Job summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, General Engineering Section, located in Galveston, TX, 77553. *A RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE OF UP TO 25% OF THE BASE SALARY, MAY BE OFFERED*

Major duties

Develops or reviews civil engineering or coastal engineering features of civil works projects, such as navigation channels, flood control, environmental restoration, beach erosion control, beach nourishment, spillways, stilling basins, levees etc. Provides authoritative advice on designs as well as during the construction phase of projects. Reviews and appraises projects to assure conformance with best engineering practices consistent with optimum costs and feasible construction. Performs independent quality assurance reviews for technical products provided by Branch engineers. Inspects projects under construction when situations of unusual complexity or difficulty require.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Education Requirement: Series 0807 (Landscape Architect): Landscape Architecture Series 0808 (Architect): Architecture Series 0810 (Civil Engineer): Civil Engineer In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service performing the following duties: 1) Modifying geometric designs or specifications for layouts for projects such as levees, navigation locks, floodgates, roads, and highways OR 2) Reviewing construction contract specifications and plans for engineering feasibility and practicality. Specialized Experience GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service performing the following duties: 1) Drafting geometric designs or specifications for layouts for projects such as levees, navigation locks, floodgates, roads and highways, flood control channels, parking areas etc.; 2) Validating technical discipline input is included in the drafting of project scopes, schedule, budget, plans, specifications, engineering reports, feasibility studies to ensure regulatory compliance; OR 3) Reviewing construction contract specifications and plans for engineering feasibility and practicality and processes modifications to a contract as required. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.