Supervisory Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Davis, CA

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About The Position

This position assists the Director in developing, planning, and executing the nationwide USACE Dam and Levee Safety Program and establishing annual Risk Management Center (RMC) program goals. The incumbent supervises RMC staff and contractors, directs complex risk studies and technical reports, serves as the principal technical advisor on risk and engineering matters for navigation and flood risk systems, and develops and teaches advanced risk management curricula.

This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees seeking consideration for a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade. The position may be filled for up to three years, with time-limited promotions extendable to a maximum of five years. The position may be made permanent without further competition. External-status candidates should apply to the separate announcement identified in the posting.

The position requires an engineering degree or qualifying equivalent education and experience, professional engineering or architect certification as outlined by USACE regulations, and one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, obtain a valid state driver's license within six months of employment, and achieve at least Level 1 CDP internal qualification. Travel of up to 25% may be required. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, and a one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education requirement for an engineer through a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, or an accepted combination of education and experience.
• Hold certification as a professional engineer or architect, as outlined by USACE regulations.
• Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, including directing a nationwide dam and levee safety engineering program, supervising technical and multidisciplinary staff, formulating annual program goals for nationwide civil works infrastructure needs, and advising senior agency officials on portfolio prioritization and risk reduction measures.
• Meet the time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14) for applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license within six months of employment.
• Achieve at least Level 1 CDP internal qualification for the designated Program Management functions.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet any suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in developing, planning, and executing the nationwide USACE Dam and Levee Safety Program.
• Establish annual Risk Management Center program goals.
• Exercise full supervisory authority over RMC staff and contractors, including planning work, evaluating performance, and overseeing professional development.
• Direct complex risk studies and technical reports for USACE field offices, federal and state agencies, and research partners.
• Serve as principal advisor and authoritative technical lead on risk, reliability, and engineering issues for navigation and flood risk systems.
• Develop, update, and instruct advanced risk management curricula for federal agencies, military personnel, and civil infrastructure partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station costs is authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

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