Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Little Rock AFB, AR

7h

About The Position

Serve as Senior Engineer for Dam Safety Production Center (DSPC) assigned to oversee or provide subject matter expert support to Mega Projects and to provide expert technical leadership for all aspects of these complex projects. The duty location will be determined upon selection. Duties Leads the DSPC team in the development of designs and project execution. Performs field reconnaissance and site investigations in connect with project development to determine the accuracy of field surveys. Oversees designs, analyses, layouts and computations for developing features for various projects. Reviews work of lower graded engineers, technicians, and others engaged in the design and development of the projects to ensure forward progress is made toward completion. Ensures the organization strategic plan, mission and vision is communicated with the team to achieve goals, work plans and products/services. Provides expert advice concerning analytical requirements and conducts analysis requiring knowledge and skills of a subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require occasional temporary duty (TDY) travel of up to 25%.
• Professional Engineer license is required.
• One year of specialized experience which includes: performing advanced civil engineering modeling for water resources infrastructure, leading multi-disciplinary engineering design teams on mega-scale civil works projects and serving as a technical authority in consultation meetings.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• No substitution of education for specialized experience is permitted.
• Must possess a current Professional Engineering (PE) License or Architect Registration, in good standing issued by any one of the 50 states, or its territories.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering accredited by ABET, or a degree with specific calculus and engineering science coursework.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Civil Engineering
• Contracting/Procurement
• Leadership
• Safety Management

Responsibilities

• Leads the DSPC team in the development of designs and project execution.
• Performs field reconnaissance and site investigations in connect with project development to determine the accuracy of field surveys.
• Oversees designs, analyses, layouts and computations for developing features for various projects.
• Reviews work of lower graded engineers, technicians, and others engaged in the design and development of the projects to ensure forward progress is made toward completion.
• Ensures the organization strategic plan, mission and vision is communicated with the team to achieve goals, work plans and products/services.
• Provides expert advice concerning analytical requirements and conducts analysis requiring knowledge and skills of a subject matter expert.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

What This Job Offers

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