Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Walla Walla, WA

7d

About The Position

This is an open continuous job announcement using the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. Applications received by the initial cutoff date of 11/10/2026 will receive the first opportunity for review. Later applications will be sent to management every two weeks, and applications remain active through the announcement closing date.

The position leads workload management for the Engineering and Construction Division, overseeing complex projects involving multipurpose dams and related features such as hydropower, navigation, spillways, and fish bypass facilities. It coordinates workload planning across four Branch Chiefs and nine Section Chiefs, including budgeting, scheduling, resourcing, and strategic execution planning. The role applies life-cycle project execution expertise from scoping and design through cost estimating and construction, and develops approaches to meet current and future fiscal-year mission requirements.

The position reviews workload priorities and resource availability, addresses delays, and recommends whether work should be performed in-house or assigned to architect-engineer firms. It develops five-year workload projections using historical data, trends, and anticipated funding and program forecasts; assists with annual labor and resource planning; and identifies significant projects. It also develops internal policies and processes, manages design reviews for technical adequacy and quality, establishes design-management SOPs, and integrates enterprise software systems such as P2. The position represents the Division in coordination with higher echelons, District elements, contractors, and external partners, including the Hydroelectric Design Center.

Applicants must meet the applicable education and experience requirements for the Architect, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Electrical Engineer series. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, and education cannot substitute for that experience. Current state registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect must be maintained throughout employment. A valid state driver's license is also required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the applicable basic education and/or experience requirements for the Architect GS-0808, Civil Engineer GS-0810, Mechanical Engineer GS-0830, or Electrical Engineer GS-0850 series.
• One year of specialized experience leading project-level workload management by identifying resource requirements and availability; coordinating complex engineering projects from initial scoping through design, budgeting, scheduling, and contract award; and analyzing and resolving complex technical issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Specialized experience must be gained through experience; education may not substitute for it.
• Current state registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, maintained for the duration of employment; a current license or registration must be uploaded.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Ability to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Subject to suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Annual financial disclosure statement is required to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interests.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Successful foreign education credentials must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university, when used to meet qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering and Construction Division workload management for complex multipurpose dam projects and related facilities.
• Coordinate workload with four Branch Chiefs and nine Section Chiefs, including budgeting, scheduling, resourcing, and strategic execution planning.
• Develop life-cycle execution strategies for projects from scoping and design through cost estimating and construction to meet current and future fiscal-year program requirements.
• Review workloads against established priorities, monitor resource availability, resolve delays, and recommend whether work should be performed in-house or assigned to architect-engineer firms.
• Develop and maintain five-year workload projections using historical data, trends, and anticipated funding and program forecasts.
• Assist Section Chiefs in coordinating annual resource and labor requirements with Project Managers, identifying significant projects, and facilitating collaborative meetings.
• Interpret higher-level engineering guidance and develop internal working policies, plans, and business processes for technical workflows.
• Manage comprehensive design reviews to ensure the technical adequacy, accuracy, and quality control of engineering and architectural products.
• Serve as Division Knowledge Manager by establishing design-management SOPs and integrating enterprise software systems such as P2.
• Represent the Division and coordinate strategies with higher echelons, District elements such as the Planning Branch, contractors, and external partners such as the Hydroelectric Design Center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and employment status.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to the Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination that a move is in the Government's interest.
• The position may be eligible for Special Salary Rate 0755 for eligible series GS-0810, GS-0830, and GS-0850.

What This Job Offers

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