Civil Engineer (Structural)

Job summary

This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024.

Major duties

As a Civil Engineer (Structural) at the GS-0801-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as SME on structural and civil engineering in order to analyze the vulnerability, weapon damage, collateral damage, and cascading effects from large explosives and military targeting. Plans and develops antiterrorism/force protection blast mitigation technologies. Use and/or develop laboratory experiments, computer modeling and simulation, theoretical investigations, and application development/testing to validate analysis. Research activities in structural dynamics, equipment response, shock and vibration, progressive collapse, theoretical and experimental mechanics, and response of systems to nuclear and conventional weapons effects. Plans, conducts, and chairs meetings to address technical gaps in division's ability to evaluate structural dynamics and civilian infrastructure dependencies and/or determine operational impacts and risks. Seeks outside experts in structural dynamics and civilian infrastructure dependencies to enhance knowledge and reduce uncertainties in analyses. Provides engineering advice to the Division Chief or higher DTRA management

Qualification

You may qualify at the GS 13/14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector as listed below: Applying civil engineering concepts, principles, and theories to evaluate structural dynamics and provide technical advice and recommendations Conducting technical evaluations of structures to identify and protect vulnerabilities to damage or compromise and recommends corrective actions Demonstrating the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment providing engineering expertise to complex projects, collaborating with other scientific fields. B. GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector as listed below: Demonstrating application of civil engineering concepts, principles, and advanced theories to lead evaluations of structural dynamics civil infrastructure dependencies and delivers expert advice and policy-level recommendations Leading and managing technical evaluations of structures or civil engineering infrastructure to protect against vulnerabilities, damage, or compromise Managing complex projects in a multidiscipline environment integrating expertise from multiple scientific and engineering fields, to drive the development of novel, tools, and techniques. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0801, series as listed below: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: statics, dynamics strength of materials (stress-strain relationships) fluid mechanics, hydraulics thermodynamics electrical fields and circuits nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.