Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Vicksburg, MS

About The Position

Serves as a Civil Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Engineering Technical Lead for projects designated by the E&C Division Chief. Acts as the District’s civil engineering subject matter expert and performs studies, investigations, and design work for the most complex engineering products. Serves as the principal advisor to the E&C Division Chief on civil engineering technical matters. Handles complex and difficult studies, investigations, design analyses, and the development or coordination of reports, engineering models, preliminary and final designs, layouts, and drawings for assigned projects or structures. Performs major complex engineering studies and designs, including long-duration projects with broad technical scope, major complexity, and often unprecedented features. This federal civilian position requires a current Professional Engineer registration. Applicants must meet the stated engineering education or equivalent basic requirement and have one year of specialized experience; education cannot substitute for that experience. The position also has a GS-12 time-in-grade requirement for applicants who held a General Schedule position within the prior 52 weeks. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico; documentation must show the registration number, state, and expiration date.
Meet the basic Engineer requirement through an engineering degree meeting the specified accreditation or coursework criteria, or through an accepted combination of education and experience.
At least one year of specialized experience developing complex civil engineering designs, plans, technical specifications, and engineering models for water resources, flood risk management, or infrastructure systems.
At least one year of specialized experience evaluating engineering analyses, alternative designs, and field inspection findings to make technical decisions and recommend solutions to complex or non-standard civil engineering problems.
At least one year of specialized experience managing project delivery milestones, schedules, work estimates, and technical review processes for multidisciplinary civil engineering projects.
Experience must be used to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
Applicants who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Meet any applicable employment-authority eligibility requirements and provide supporting documents.
Complete a background investigation if required for a suitability or fitness determination.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

Serve as the District’s subject matter expert for Civil Engineering.
Perform studies, investigations, and design work for the most complex engineering products.
Advise the E&C Division Chief on technical matters relating to Civil Engineering.
Conduct complex studies, investigations, and design analyses.
Develop or coordinate reports, engineering models, preliminary and final designs, layouts, and drawings for assigned projects or structures.
Perform major complex engineering studies and designs for long-duration projects of broad technical scope and major complexity.