Interdisciplinary (Project Engineer), GS-00XX-12 (54790)

Position Overview

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for multiple Interdisciplinary (Project Engineers) in the South Atlantic Division, Savannah District, Construction Division. Duty locations are Fort Stewart or Fort Benning, GA. Applications will be considered for one or more locations listed for employment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as Project Engineer with responsibility for monitoring construction operations on assigned projects for the Resident Office(s)
• Assigned projects have civil, mechanical, electrical and architectural features and criteria
• Requires a thorough knowledge of engineering and architectural theory and practices and the making of engineering determinations concerning the various features of the work

Requirements

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment
• A trial or probationary period may be required
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles
• This position may be eligible for situational telework

Minimum Education Requirement

Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

Architecture: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0800 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

Specialized Experience

Experienced Project Engineer skilled in managing multidisciplinary construction projects—civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural. Proven success in handling change orders, ensuring EM 385-1-1 safety compliance, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget. Adept at applying engineering principles to solve complex construction challenges.

Additional Information

• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget)
• Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement
• PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government
• Multiple selections may be made from this announcement
• Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis