Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

This public notice flyer informs interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer. The flyer may be used as positions become available, but there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. The role performs professional engineering work developing major features of hydraulic, hydrologic, and/or coastal and navigation engineering projects, applying generalized civil engineering knowledge. The engineer uses CAD design systems for detailed drawings and design work, and plans, monitors, coordinates, and technically reviews work performed by architect-engineer firms under contract to ensure technical adequacy and feasibility. The role also prepares hydrology sections of reconnaissance and other technical reports and recommends additional rainfall, river stage and discharge collection stations, levee and channel surveys, aerial photography, and other data needed for future hydrologic studies.

The position is open to U.S. citizens and is recruited under a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. Candidates must meet the engineering education and specialized experience requirements for the applicable grade. The position may require a suitability or fitness determination, a valid state driver's license, and 10% temporary duty or business travel. A mobility agreement is required upon entry. The position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework and requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. A one-year probationary period is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from a school with at least one ABET-accredited program; degree must be documented on official transcripts.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, including professional knowledge of civil engineering principles applied to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis; ability to aid development of plans, specifications, and design analyses; and ability to use CADD and GIS software to edit drawings and maps.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including professional knowledge of civil engineering principles applied independently to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis; ability to aid development of plans, specifications, and design analyses for complex hydraulic or coastal projects using hydraulic models; and ability to use CADD and GIS software to make drawings and maps.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states to operate vehicles.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Requires 10% temporary duty or business travel.
• Requires a mobility agreement upon entry.
• Requires shift work for coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit for courses at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Must complete required training or certifications before employment or within a specified period after appointment; the posting does not specify which training or certifications.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional engineering work developing major features of hydraulic, hydrologic, and/or coastal and navigation engineering projects.
• Apply civil engineering knowledge and use CAD design systems for detailed drawings and design work.
• Plan, monitor, coordinate, and technically review hydrology, hydraulic, and coastal engineering work completed by architect-engineer firms under contract.
• Prepare hydrology sections of reconnaissance and other technical reports related to the hydrologic and hydraulic design of specific projects.
• Recommend additional rainfall, river stage and discharge collection stations, levee and channel surveys, aerial photography, and other data needed for future hydrologic studies.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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