Civil Engineer

TACOM • Texarkana, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Engineer position is with the Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in northeast Texas. RRAD's maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul, and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. The position involves planning and overseeing civil engineering projects, including construction, renovation, maintenance, and repairs. The role may be filled at GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12, depending on qualifications. The position requires travel for temporary duty or business approximately 10% of the time. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System. A one-year probationary period applies unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements. Pre-employment and annual financial disclosure are required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet the basic professional engineering requirement through an appropriate engineering degree, an education-and-experience combination, professional registration or licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering or another qualifying written examination, specified academic coursework, or an accepted related curriculum with qualifying engineering experience.
• For GS-07, one year of specialized experience assisting with technical reviews, engineering design specifications, and cost estimates for civil engineering projects; or qualifying graduate education, superior academic achievement, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-09, one year of specialized experience preparing technical reviews, engineering design specifications, and cost estimates for civil engineering projects; or qualifying graduate education or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience reviewing technical reviews, engineering design specifications, and cost estimates for civil engineering projects; or qualifying graduate education or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-12, one year of specialized experience managing preparation of scopes of work, cost estimates, and design specifications; applying civil engineering practices to construction, alterations, maintenance, and repairs; providing recommendations on complex civil engineering issues; and reviewing contractor quality control plans for compliance.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify.
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
• Meet suitability or fitness requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Submit required financial disclosure upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Serve as project manager for potential contracts.
• Participate in meetings to ensure project schedules are met.
• Inspect project sites to ensure compliance.
• Review work by architect-engineer firms to ensure design requirements are met.
• Develop maintenance schedules for renovation inspections and needed repairs.
• Apply cost-efficient procedures to project design and construction.
• Depending on grade, manage or assist with preparation of scopes of work, cost estimates, and design specifications; use civil engineering practices for new construction, alterations, maintenance, and repairs; provide recommendations on complex civil engineering issues; and review contractor quality control plans for compliance.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• A relocation incentive may or may not be authorized.
• Living Quarters Allowance may or may not be authorized.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may or may not be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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