Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Landscape Arch/Arch/Civil Eng/Mechanical Eng/Electrical Eng).

Duties

• Serves under the general direction of the Chief, Engineering and Construction Division.
• Carries out mission objectives and responsibilities within the framework of appropriate directives, regulations, and policies.
• Performs Branch program management, supervisory and nonsupervisory technical review, and administrative work necessary for the development, planning, and administration of assigned Branch functions in accordance with the District Mission.
• Oversees District engineering design for project‑oriented workload performed by civil, mechanical, architectural, structural, electrical engineers, and other civil‑works professionals.
• Exercises administrative authority over all aspects of Branch administrative and supervisory workload relative to subordinate staff.
• Exercises delegated resource‑management authority personally and through subordinates to promote productivity, effective program and resource management, and high morale.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive training program for design facilities.
• As Chief, Design Branch, directs a significant segment of the Corps engineering design program.
• Serves as senior technical advisor to the Chief, Engineering and Construction Division and the District Engineer and staff on engineering design matters.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Relocation/PCS, recruitment, and retention incentives may be authorized.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service registration.
• One‑year probationary period during which the agency evaluates fitness, performance, and alignment with the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE‑450) must be submitted upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to Department of Defense referral system restrictions for displaced employees.
• One‑year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized per Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination.

Qualifications

• Applicants must belong to one of the eligible employment authority categories (e.g., Department of Army civilian employees, Domestic Defense Industrial Base, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, Military Spouses, Priority Placement Programs, Veterans Employment Opportunity Act, etc.).
• Must meet the education and experience requirements described; experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).
• Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education; basic qualification links are provided for Civil Engineer (0810), Mechanical Engineer (0830), Electrical Engineer (0850), Architect (0808), and Landscape Architect (0807) series.
• GS‑14 Specialized Experience (one year) must include:
  • Managing program resources such as workload, staffing, budgets, or contracts to support organizational objectives.
  • Directing engineering design work for complex projects, including planning, coordinating, or reviewing engineering activities.
  • Leading professional staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing technical or administrative guidance.
• No substitution of education for the required experience is permitted.
• Selective Placement Factor: Must possess and maintain registration as a Professional Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect in good standing in any U.S. state or territory; up‑to‑date registration must be submitted with the application.
• Evaluation will consider competency in Administration and Management, Design, Leadership, and Technical Competence.
• Time‑in‑Grade Requirement: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (GS‑13) within the last 52 weeks.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a recognized private organization and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. program, or full credit must be granted for U.S. accredited coursework.