Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12 (92050)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD) - Galveston District, seeks a permanent engineer to lead and review engineering work, review plans, and coordinate construction activities. The role focuses on ensuring technical excellence, adherence to plans, and effective contractor oversight within the DHA framework.

The position emphasizes field and office engineering tasks, required certifications, and compliance with federal hiring norms.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including 2 of 3: reviewing engineering design criteria for construction or maintenance of facilities; reviewing contracts for construction projects; negotiating with construction contractors on issues related to contract changes or costs.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review engineering work on projects.
• Review plans and specifications and present recommendations to facilitate or improve construction.
• Direct field inspection and coordinate with contractor operations to ensure progress and conformance.
• Coordinate construction activities and liaise with using service and other agencies to meet contract requirements.

Skills

Engineering Management

Contract review

Construction coordination

Education

DAWIA Contracting Certification

Job description

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Galveston District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Houston, TX

Position Overview/Duties

• Engineering Management: As lead and senior engineer, incumbent assigns and reviews work daily, weekly or monthly. Assures that production and accuracy requirements are met.
• Office Engineering: Thoroughly reviews plans and specifications, formulates and consolidates recommendations submitted by others and presents recommended changes to facilitate or improve construction during pre-award technical review. Reads and interprets plans and specifications to ensure conformance of field construction and dredging with their intent. Resolves controversial matters with contractor personnel when they cannot be resolved by subordinate work force. Makes on-the-spot decisions concerning methods, materials, workmanship and contractor operations which are in harmony with the intent of the plans and specifications.
• Field Engineering. Plans and assigns work to field inspection force and survey crews and keeps them informed of proposed contractor operations. Directs their attention to conditions that warrant special consideration. Tours construction and dredging sites to observe rate of progress, workmanship, use of approved material, accepted construction practices and methods and conformance with intent of plans and specifications.
• Coordinates construction activities and maintains liaison with using service and other agencies regarding work progress, relocations, alterations, etc., to ensure that construction and dredging meets with their satisfaction as to progress, technical excellence and needs. Maintains liaison with contractor's representatives to keep updated on construction schedules and for planning inspections' services to meet contract requirements.

Other Conditions And Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes 2 out of 3 of the following: 1) Reviewing engineering design criteria for construction or maintenance of facilities; OR 2) Reviewing contracts for construction projects; OR 3) Negotiating with construction contractors on issues related to contract changes or costs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Other Requirements

• All positions require the applicant to be a ci ti zen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selec ti ve Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required for external candidates.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Hiring incentives such as a Recruitment/Relocation incentives, may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses authorized.
• This position is eligible for situational telework.
• Resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in the announcement, must include start and end date, and PP-Series-GR for all Federal Positions. Resumes that are more than 2 pages or do not reflect start and end dates and PP-Series-GR for federal positions will be removed from consideration.
• Applicants must be prepared to submit College transcripts if requested and support the required education for this position or the applicant will be removed from consideration.
• This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment.
  • This position requires DAWIA Contracting Professional acquisition certification. This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Selectee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.