Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Galveston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Engineering Branch, A-E Management Section, in Galveston, Texas. The position serves as the District’s recognized technical expert for quality control and quality assurance and performs Architect-Engineer (A-E) coordination activities in accordance with acquisition statutes and regulations. A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% of basic pay may be offered, subject to funding availability, management discretion, approval, and a signed service agreement.

The role requires professional registration and one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service. Candidates must meet the Civil Engineer basic education or education-and-experience requirements, and must demonstrate experience interpreting plans and specifications, reviewing designs for contract compliance, and preparing scopes of work for A-E contracts. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Professional registration is required.
• Meet the Civil Engineer basic requirement through a qualifying engineering degree, or an accepted combination of education and experience, including applicable professional registration/licensure, a qualifying written examination, specified coursework, or an accepted related curriculum and engineering experience.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service interpreting plans and specifications to ensure conformance to field construction and applicable guidelines, reviewing designs for compliance with contract requirements, and preparing scopes of work for Architect-Engineer contracts.
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the proponent and recognized technical expert for quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) within the Engineering and Construction Division.
• Document and monitor the technical review process required by the QMP through official reports and monthly review meetings.
• Perform District Architect-Engineer (A-E) coordination activities in accordance with statutes and regulations governing acquisition.
• Lead Project Delivery Teams in formulating Quality Control Plans for mission-related products.
• Ensure proposed contract specifications and plans are reviewed for adequacy of procedures and control features.
• Assist in formulating plans for the safety qualification of hazardous items.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% of basic pay may be offered, subject to conditions.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

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