Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Elmendorf AFB, AK

11d

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The incumbent serves as Chief of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Section, supervising its personnel and activities. The position works under the administrative supervision of the Chief, Geotechnical and Engineering Services Branch, and manages and provides technical oversight for coastal engineering and flood control, hydrology, hydraulics, and sedimentation functions.

The Chief coordinates closely with other District elements as a project delivery team member, including Project Formulation, Project Operations, and the Construction-Operations Division. The incumbent participates in conferences with technical, administrative, advisory, and staff elements to discuss and resolve problems and controversies and coordinate work. The position is responsible for the efficient and economical operation of the Section through administrative and technical supervision of its workforce.

The position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, pre-employment and annual financial disclosures, and a 25% temporary-duty or business-travel commitment. A one-year probationary period applies to supervisory duties unless previously completed. Applicants must meet the specified engineering education or alternative basic qualification standard, have one year of specialized experience, and hold a current, active, valid, unrestricted Professional Engineer license. Education cannot substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the basic engineering qualification requirement through an acceptable engineering degree, an accepted combination of education and experience, or one of the specified alternative qualification methods.
• At least one year of specialized experience performing hydraulics and hydrology studies and designs for dams, levees, harbors, flood plains, or coastal and riverine flood and erosion control features; managing dam or levee safety issues, water control operations, or flood risk management programs; and serving as a technical expert or representative on hydraulic engineering matters to project delivery teams or external agencies.
• A current, active, valid, and unrestricted Professional Engineer license in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• Specialized experience must be met through experience; education cannot be substituted for it.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Complete pre-employment and annual financial disclosure reporting.
• Meet applicable suitability or fitness requirements and supervisory probation requirements.
• Be able to meet a temporary-duty or business-travel requirement of 25%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all activities and personnel of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Section.
• Manage and provide technical oversight of coastal engineering and flood control, hydrology, hydraulics, and sedimentation functions.
• Coordinate with District elements, including Project Formulation, Project Operations, and the Construction-Operations Division, as a project delivery team member.
• Attend conferences with technical, administrative, advisory, and staff elements to discuss and resolve problems and controversies and coordinate work.
• Ensure the efficient and economical operation of the Section through administrative and technical supervision of its workforce.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• Incentives may be authorized on a case-by-case basis, subject to agency determination and approval.

What This Job Offers

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