Interdisciplinary, GS-XXXX-14 (96013)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer (Hydrology) to lead hydrologic analyses and risk assessments for large dam and levee systems.

This national specialist advises on design, risk planning, and policy updates, mentors junior engineers, and represents the agency at conferences. The role requires Professional Engineer or Hydrologist licensure and up to 30% travel.

Formación

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent with calculus and engineering science knowledge
• One year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent federal grade
• U.S. citizenship; Selective Service registration for certain male applicants; valid state driver’s license

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a national specialist and adviser on hydrology and hydraulic structures for large federal dams.
• Lead technical roles on risk assessment and design teams for dam and levee systems.
• Mentor junior staff and lead updates to policy and guidance documents.
• Represent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers domestically and internationally at conferences and professional organizations.

Conocimientos

Hydrology

Risk assessment

Hydraulic design

Leadership

Mentoring

Educación

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Hydrologist (PH) licensure

Descripción del empleo

Locations (City, State)

Lakewood, CO; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Davis, CA; Los Angeles, CA; St. Paul, MN; Nashville, TN; Savannah, GA

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Institute for Water Resources (IWR)

Locations (City, State)

Lakewood, CO; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Davis, CA; Los Angeles, CA; St. Paul, MN; Nashville, TN; Savannah, GA

Position Overview/Duties

INTRODUCTION: Works for the Risk Management Center (RMC), Institute for Water Resources as a Senior Civil Engineer (Hydrology) under the direction of the Hydrology Branch Chief

Description Of Assignment/Duties

• Serve as a national specialist and advisor on all matters pertaining to hydrology and/or design of hydraulic structures for large federal dams.
• Serve in a lead technical role on risk assessment and design teams for large dam and levee systems.
• Serve as a senior reviewer for the agency.
• Serve as a lead advisor for risk assessment teams by leading supporting hydrologic analyses for potential failure mode analyses, semi-quantitative risk assessments, quantitative risk assessments, expert elicitation sessions, and briefings of results to senior leaders.
• Coordinate with other federal agencies regarding engineering guidance, policy, design methodology, and risk assessment methodology.
• Advise and mentor more junior scientists and engineers through both formal and informal training.
• Lead updates to organizational policy and guidance documents.
• Represent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers both domestically and internationally through conferences and various professional organizations.
• Advise senior leaders regarding technical aspects of projects.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement

Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronic

Minimum Experience Requirement

One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Other Requirements

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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 ( https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation ).
  • 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/ .
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is eligible for situational telework.
• This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment.
  • Professional Engineer or Professional Hydrologist: The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Hydrologist (PH). This license/registration must be in good standing and issued by any one of the 50 states or its territories for the PE, or the American Institute of Hydrology for the PH.

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.