Supervisory Civil Engineer
About The Position
Assist the Director in developing, planning, and executing the nationwide USACE Dam and Levee Safety Program and establishing annual RMC 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. The position requires certification as a professional engineer or architect under USACE regulations, the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and a valid state driver's license within six months of employment. Travel up to 25% may be required. The position performs Program Management functions and requires achieving at least Level 1 CDP internal qualification. It may be filled as a temporary appointment not to exceed three years, with possible extensions up to a maximum of three years.
Requirements
- Meet the basic requirements for an engineer through a qualifying engineering degree or an accepted combination of education and experience, such as professional registration or licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, specified academic coursework, or an accepted related curriculum with professional engineering experience.
- Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service, including directing a nationwide dam and levee safety engineering program; supervising a technical, 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: applicants who held a GS position within the past 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at GS-14 or equivalent.
- Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Hold certification as a professional engineer or architect as outlined by USACE regulations.
- Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license within six months of employment.
- Achieve at least Level 1 CDP internal qualification.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Applicants using foreign education must provide an evaluation establishing its equivalence to accredited U.S. education or qualifying credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, Military Spouses under E.O. 13473, DoD Military Spouse Preference eligible, or reinstatement.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director in developing, planning, and executing the nationwide USACE Dam and Levee Safety Program.
- Establish annual RMC program goals.
- Supervise 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
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
