Civil Engineer (Cost)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers, Dam Safety Center (DSC) within the Huntington District, seeks a national specialist and principal advisor on cost engineering for dam safety modification and related products. The permanent position is nationwide, with multiple duty locations including Walla Walla, WA, and other DP locations.

The DHA solicitation supports qualified candidates in the competitive service, with locality pay and potential PCS considerations as described in the job posting.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Comp Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located within the Dam Safety Center (DSC), which is co-located with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, where you will function as a national specialist and principal advisor on cost engineering for dam safety modification and all related products.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

• Buffalo, NY
• Chicago, IL
• Cincinnati, OH
• Detroit, MI
• Hinton, WV
• Huntington, WV
• Kansas City, MO
• Louisville, KY
• Nashville, TN
• Omaha, NE
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Portland, OR
• Seattle, WA
• Tulsa, OK
• Walla Walla, WA

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Comp Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located within the Dam Safety Center (DSC), which is co-located with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, where you will function as a national specialist and principal advisor on cost engineering for dam safety modification and all related products.

Other Conditions And Requirements

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineer (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Pay will be set based on duty location and grade level. Visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2025/general-schedule/ for the current GS Locality Pay Tables. Position may be subject to a Special Salary Rate (SSR) under the applicable pay table.