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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

New York (NY)

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USD 59,000 - 114,000

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Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a principal technical coordinator for river, harbor and coastal projects. The role requires coordinating environmental data collection, scheduling, and preparing technical reports.

It involves assisting with testing, sampling, and preparing engineering plans/specifications for environmental projects. Qualifications include GS-07 to GS-11 levels with progressive education options; telework eligibility and a direct hire authority process underpin the

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience: gathering data and preparing reports; for GS-07 level.
One year of specialized experience: gathering environmental data and coordinating testing and sampling.
Education options include one full year of graduate education in relevant fields or Superior Academic Achievement.
Master's degree or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education for GS-09.
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree for GS-11.
Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence; accreditation by recognized bodies.

Responsibilities

Coordinates initiation, scheduling and preparation of environmental data collection and correspondence.
Assists in coordinating testing and sampling for environmental data.
Prepares reports, publications, and presentations for projects and engineering plans/specifications.

Skills

Gathering data

Preparing reports

Presentations

Environmental data coordination

Education

Graduate level education in biological sciences, engineering, geology, physical science, or oceanography

Superior Academic Achievement

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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: Serves as principal technical coordinator for river, harbor and coastal work assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates with the supervisor for the initiation, scheduling and preparation of necessary environmental data collection and correspondence.

Requirements & Education

Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Gathering data; AND 2) Preparing reports, publications, and/or presentations for projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, engineering, geology, physical science, and/or oceanography. OR Superior Academic Achievement.

In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above.

Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Gathering environmental data; AND 2) Assisting in coordinating testing and sampling for environmental data; AND 3) Preparing reports, publications, and/or presentations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR Education: 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 do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, engineering, geology, physical science, and/or oceanography.

Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) Gathering environmental data; AND 2) Coordinating testing and sampling for environmental data; AND 3) Preparing reports, publications, presentations, and/or engineering plans/specifications for environmental/river/harbor projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: 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 do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, engineering, geology, physical science, and/or oceanography.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ ACCREDITATION: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $59465 – $114413/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.