Engineer (Interdisciplinary) - Architect/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical, GS-08XX-9/11/12 (87098)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, is seeking an Interdisciplinary Engineer to provide multidisciplinary leadership for maintenance, inspection, and rehabilitation of critical Civil Works infrastructure. The role covers spillways, embankments, water-control structures, and buildings, with growth into higher responsibilities up to GS-12 level.

The position supports dam safety, emergency preparedness, and district-wide priorities, requiring expertise in design review, cost estimation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field with specified coursework.
• ABET-accredited engineering program or equivalent with calculus and physics coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to perform professional engineering/architectural work at GS-9/12 levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections and assess infrastructure condition; coordinate annual/specialized inspections of spillways, embankments, water-control structures, and related facilities.
• Develop cost estimates, scopes of work, plans, and specifications; manage budgets and maintenance requirements for projects.
• Prepare and administer contracts for inspections and emergency diving operations; ensure safety and qualifications of dive teams.

Skills

Engineering program management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Inspection planning

Education

0808 Architect Series

0810 Civil Engineer/0830 Mechanical Engineer/0850 Electrical Engineer Series

Job description

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Locations (City, State)

Tulsa, OK

Position Overview/Duties

The Interdisciplinary Engineer serves as an engineering program manager within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, providing multidisciplinary technical leadership for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and rehabilitation of critical Civil Works infrastructure. The position supports a portfolio of spillways, embankments, water-control structures, buildings, roads, and related facilities, working closely with Area Engineers, project managers, resident managers, powerhouse superintendents, and the Engineering and Construction Division. As a GS-9/11/12 career-ladder position, the engineer progressively assumes greater responsibility for infrastructure condition assessments, maintenance planning, engineering estimates, contract administration, design review, dam safety, and emergency preparedness, with full performance at the GS-12 level. The work directly supports the Tulsa District's mission of maintaining safe, reliable, and operationally ready water-resource infrastructure.

Major Duties

• Lead inspections and assess infrastructure condition. Plan, coordinate, and lead annual and specialized inspections of spillways, embankments, water-control structures, gates, stilling basins, roads, bridges, buildings, and related facilities. Maintain accurate engineering records and coordinate preparation and follow-up activities to identify deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance and rehabilitation work. Provide engineering support to project and area managers; develop cost estimates, scopes of work, plans, and specifications; evaluate project budgets; recommend priorities for major repairs; and develop annual work plans, facility condition assessments, and maintenance requirements for assigned projects.
• Manage specialized inspection and emergency-diving contracts. Prepare specifications, schedule, and administer contracts for stilling-basin inspections and emergency diving operations. Evaluate contractor dive plans and personnel qualifications for completeness and safety and maintain proficiency to serve as a dive supervisor.
• Ensure projects are constructible, maintainable, and reliable. Review plans and specifications for construction and modification of water-control structures, buildings, and roads; identify design issues that could affect construction, operation, or long-term maintenance; develop and maintain maintenance-related guide specifications; and update applicable operation and maintenance manuals.
• Support dam safety, emergency preparedness, and district-wide infrastructure priorities. Provide technical support to the Federal Dam Safety Program, coordinate road and facility inspection activities, use inspection data to identify and prioritize major repairs, provide technical recommendations and briefings to field and district leadership, and train personnel in flood-control emergency planning and preparedness.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, Section 9905, to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply. WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Citizens.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants must meet the applicable positive education requirement for at least one occupational series identified for this interdisciplinary position: 0808, 0810, 0830, or 0850. OPM's Professional and Scientific Positions qualification standard requires applicants to meet the individual occupational requirements for the series under which they are considered. You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

0808 ARCHITECT SERIES

• Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher in architecture or a related field that included 60 semester hours of architecture or related coursework, including at least 30 semester hours in architectural design and 6 semester hours each in structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.

0810 CIVIL ENGINEER, 0830 MECHANICAL ENGINEER, AND 0850 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SERIES

• Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from a school of engineering with at least one ABET-accredited program, OR a program including differential and integral calculus and courses more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry in five of the following seven areas: (1) statics/dynamics; (2) strength of materials; (3) fluid mechanics/hydraulics; (4) thermodynamics; (5) electrical fields/circuits; (6) nature and properties of materials; and (7) another comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics.

Minimum Experience Requirement

GS-09

One Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The GS-07 Level In Federal Service Or Equivalent Private/public Sector Experience. Specialized Experience Demonstrates The Ability To Perform Professional Engineering Or Architectural Work Involving The Following

• Providing technical engineering/architectural guidance to project managers on the maintenance and repair of structures and dams OR 2). Ensuring construction projects are in compliance with an organization’s guidelines.

OR

Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

OR

Have the specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described the above, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

GS-11

One Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The GS-9 Level In Federal Service Or Equivalent Private/public-sector Experience. Specialized Experience Demonstrates The Ability To Perform Professional Engineering Or Architectural Work Involving The Following

• Supporting inspections of civil works and engineering infrastructures (such as spillways, embankments, water-control structures, or related facilities) for emergency preparedness. AND
• Reviewing and developing engineering cost estimates, contracts and work plans for infrastructure maintenance completion.

OR

Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least two years of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required three years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

GS-12

One Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The GS-11 Level In Federal Service Or Equivalent Private/public-sector Experience. Specialized Experience Demonstrates The Ability To Independently Perform And Coordinate Professional Engineering Or Architectural Work Involving The Following

• Leading multidisciplinary inspection and evaluation programs for major civil works infrastructure related to dam safety and emergency preparedness. AND
• Managing infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation programs (such as cost estimates, review of annual work plans, or technical review of engineer plans and specifications) for water-control facilities.

OPM qualification policies generally require one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade for positions above entry level. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to perform the position's duties.

Other Requirements, Conditions Of Employment And Information

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM EST on the Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM EST on the Job Posting Close Date. Applicants must complete the required application form and attach a resume following applicable resume-format guidance.
• All positions require U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) of 25% or more is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Education used to meet qualification requirements must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Applicants relying on foreign education must provide documentation establishing equivalency to education from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Situational telework may be available in accordance with applicable Army and USACE policies and management discretion.
• Safe work practices are an integral part of this position. Incumbent is required to know, comply with, and promote prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• The incumbent must maintain proficiency required for specialized inspection and emergency-diving support duties, including dive-supervisor responsibilities, as required by the position and applicable safety requirements.

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.