Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

This developmental role is designed to transition entry-level and junior engineers into technical leadership. The selected engineer will receive hands-on mentorship while working on civil works and military infrastructure projects with the USACE Kansas City District, Engineering Division. At the full performance level, the engineer serves as a technical lead for in-house military and civil works projects, coordinating plans, specifications, and design documentation. The position also involves establishing design criteria, adapting design methods to existing standards, and preparing design memoranda, site plans, designs, and specifications for roads, boat ramps, drainage structures, public use areas, buildings, and utilities. Civil design support is also provided for hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste projects, including site plans, drainage, and utilities.

The position may be filled at the GS-07 or GS-09 level, with noncompetitive promotion potential to a target grade based on time-in-grade requirements, successful performance, and meeting qualification requirements. Candidates must meet the applicable engineering education and experience requirements and be U.S. citizens. A valid state driver's license is required. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation and a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit of pay is required. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized; certain incentives may be authorized at the Government's discretion.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Meet the applicable GS-07 or GS-09 minimum qualification requirements, including specialized experience, qualifying education, or an allowed combination of education and experience.
• Meet the basic Civil Engineer education requirement through a qualifying engineering degree or an accepted combination of education and experience, such as specified engineering coursework, professional registration or licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, or qualifying related education and experience.
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and determined equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and completed background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for in-house military and civil works projects, coordinating development of plans, specifications, and design documentation reports.
• Determine design criteria and adapt new design methods to existing standards as the Project Design Engineer.
• Develop design memoranda and specifications for roads, boat ramps, drainage structures, and public use areas.
• Prepare site plans, preliminary and final designs, and specifications for roads, buildings, and utilities.
• Provide civil design support for hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste projects, including site plans, drainage, and utilities.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Advanced-in-hire, enhanced leave accrual, student loan repayment, or recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the Government's best interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level