Civil Engineer

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

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive service positions. The position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Geotechnical Section, in Galveston, Texas. The Senior Engineer investigates and designs geotechnical aspects of major civil projects and handles other unique geotechnical assignments. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or registration is required; submit a copy of the license or proof of registration with the application.
• Resume must clearly describe relevant experience.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or receive full credit for courses at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Submit an OGE 278 or OGE 450 financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Engineer for investigations and design of geotechnical aspects of levees, channels, pumping stations, jetties, dikes, breakwaters, shore protection, and other unique geotechnical assignments.
• Perform site visits to locate borings and assess site accessibility.
• Prepare contract plans and specifications for assigned projects.
• Review instrumentation data for anomalous readings and investigate to correct or identify deficiencies.
• Perform peer reviews of work completed by others.
• Observe safety rules, regulations, and directives applicable to the work assignment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% of base salary may be offered, subject to funding availability, management discretion, approval, and a signed service agreement.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed