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Army Corps Of Engineers Galveston District is seeking qualified candidates for a DoD DHA position located in Galveston, TX. The role involves specialized construction-related experience at GS-11 or GS-09 levels, with potential incentives offered for recruitment/relocation.
US Citizens only, with transcripts and education requirements detailed in the posting. Candidates must demonstrate experience inspecting sites, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, and participating in
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position is located in the Army Corps Of Engineers, Galveston District, E&C Division, Galveston Resident Office.
*Management may select at any grade level*
A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
This position is being filled as a one-grade interval. For most one-grade interval occupational series, the qualification standard calls for at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade. However, there is no position in the normal line of progression that is one grade lower than the position being filled. Therefore, one (1) year of specialized experience at the second lower level is creditable for in-service (current or former) applicants. However, for outside applicants (ie. those without current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service), one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level is required. Please see statements below for qualification and time in grade requirements.
For In-service Applicants (Current or Former federal employees):
Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes:
Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes:
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level or equivalent in the federal service (GS-07).
OR
Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree that directly relates to the work of the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study or 18 semester hours.
For Outside Applicants (non-Federal):
Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes:
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level or equivalent in the federal service (GS-10).
Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes:
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level or equivalent in the federal service (GS-08).
OR
Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree that directly relates to the work of the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study or 18 semester hours.
*Transcripts must be provided at time of application.*