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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Serves as Project Engineer and Contract Officer Representative (COR), responsible for enforcing contract requirements, managing project progress, and ensuring high-quality, timely construction completion. Directs and coordinates non-COR personnel in construction surveillance, establishing performance standards, evaluations, and providing technical or administrative guidance. Ensures all construction meets quality control and assurance procedures, plans, and specifications, conducting inspections and directing corrective actions for deficiencies. Reviews contractor technical submittals, such as shop drawings and test results, to ensure compliance with contracts, and OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH safety requirements. Investigates the need for contract change orders, prepares independent estimates, and conducts negotiations with contractors for contract modifications. Reviews plans for constructability, coordinates schedules with contractors, and chairs stakeholder meetings to resolve issues and report project status. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement. 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. Basic Requirement Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript. OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800 In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications for GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing and enforcing contract requirements, performing construction quality assurance, reviewing contractor technical submittals to ensure alignment with contract terms and regulatory safety standards, and reviewing project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to evaluate constructability, resolve scheduling conflicts, or coordinate requirement among stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level (GS-11 or equivalent) position in the federal service.

About the Position: Serves as a Civil Engineer on an interrelated team of engineers/architects engaged in construction, design and review for the Directorate of Public Works. Serve as a Civil Engineer on an interrelated team of engineers/architects engaged in construction, design and review for the Directorate of Public Works. Serves as project manager for specified number of civil engineering projects to be designated and constructed annually. Prepares plans, cost estimates and time estimates for repairs, additions, alterations, and remodeling of existing structures, buildings, grounds and sewage collection and disposal systems. Responsible for performing professional engineering work in connection with construction projects and major repairs to buildings and structures, surfaced area, roads and grounds at Fort Belvoir. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Basic Requirement: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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 OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program. 4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which includes performing professional engineering work in connection with construction projects such as major repairs to buildings, structures, and/or roads; preparing structural designs; reviewing shop drawings for compliance; preparing cost estimates and time estimates for construction projects; and serving as a project manager for civil engineering projects. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

This position is located in various organizations within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) is a hiring authority granted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to address critical hiring needs or severe candidate shortages. Please read carefully before applying. Your application goes to a resume database and may be used during the notice period. U.S. citizenship is REQUIRED. Direct hiring authority for the 0810 series is being used. The successful candidate will perform the full range of structural assessment duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: 1.) Reviewing and evaluating the structural integrity of proposed designs for storing and transporting irradiated fuel elements from the standpoint of their adequacy to comply with regulatory standards. Based on consideration of design information and analysis, recommends the approval or disapproval of proposed designs or prepares, for submission to the applicant, requests for additional information required to make a determination. 2.) Determining the adequacy of information contained in applications and ascertains if the data is in conformity with the regulations of the Commission. If necessary, communicates with the applicant to obtain additional information or clarification required to complete the application. 3.) Preparing written safety evaluations of license and Certificate of Compliance (CoC) applications for storage and transportation designs for irradiated spent fuel and other radioactive licensed material. Evaluates, among other things, the consequences of accident conditions. Recommends issuance or denial of licenses or CoCs and necessary technical conditions and limitations to be incorporated in licenses or CoCs. 4.) Participating in the development of guides, standards, criteria, and methods of analysis related to storage and transportation of spent fuel and other radioactive material. Participates in research and development relative to structural and mechanical adequacy of storage and transportation designs. 5.) Performing structural reviews of designs for storing and transporting irradiated spent fuel and other radioactive materials. Such evaluations include the structural and mechanical considerations of the designs. Implements Commission's regulations and policies. This position is being filled using the agency's Direct Hire Authority. In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience which demonstrates sound knowledge of principles, theories, and practices in the field of civil/structural engineering to be able to review and evaluate the structural integrity of proposed designs for the storage and transportation of radioactive materials to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate for this position must demonstrate: 1) Knowledge of and experience applying the principles, theories, and practices in the field of structural engineering related to the licensing, inspection and other regulatory programs and policies for the commercial use of radioactive materials. 2) Demonstrated knowledge of, and application of, industry codes and regulatory standards applicable to structural, mechanical, and civil engineering for the commercial use of radioactive materials. Experience or familiarity with structural design, reinforced concrete, steel design, soil/structure interaction analysis, earthquake engineering, and structural and seismic analysis. Experience or familiarity with ASME, AISC and ACI Codes and demonstrated familiarity with the use of computer codes for structural analysis. 3) Demonstrated experience in leading, managing, or participating in complex, highly technical research projects or tasks with others that will lead to timely issue resolution. 4) Demonstrated skills in communicating information, ideas and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this public notice and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position This position maybe subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements and subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

About the Position: As a Civil Engineer, you will serve as a Design Coordinator for a variety of civil works projects, including flood damage reduction, environmental restoration, and levee safety. You will be responsible for the planning, design, and review of engineering plans and contract documents. This role requires coordinating with internal teams, external agencies, and local sponsors to deliver projects that are technically sound, economical, and meet the needs of the community. Reviews information required for the planning, design and estimating for local flood damage reduction projects. Inspects sites of proposed projects noting local conditions useful for later design. Analyzes data and computations to determine the most plausible and practical plan, both technically and economically. Produces and reviews designs, and contract plans for civil works projects. Coordinates and completes routine and non-routine inspection of completed works and Levee Safety Program tasks such as inspections, risk assessments and review of modifications. Discusses project plans and details of problems regarding local conditions, land requirements, local participation, utility relocation and cooperation with other agencies. Participates in design review conferences, value engineering conferences and public meetings. Writes memorandums, text for Design Analyses and Design Reports and task descriptions. Prepares in AutoCAD, major portions of final contract drawings for large projects and complete drawings for smaller projects. Assembles or directs the assembly of specialized engineering design data received from other organizational disciplines and integrates such data into the design document. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Produces Reviews and/or Prepares Plans and Specifications; 2) Performs Engineering Studies; and 3) Prepares Design Computations for Civil Engineering. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). In addition to meeting the specialized experience above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the basic educational requirements below:

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 Dam Safety Program Manager and Levee Safety Program Manager for the Norfolk District. Serves as Dam Safety Program Manager and Levee Safety Program Manager for the Norfolk District. Serves as the focal point for all dam and levee safety activities within the District. Serves as a technical specialist for the establishment and implementation of the dam and levee safety program and on matters related to design of embankments and foundations for all dams and levees. Manages the program of inspections, evaluations, and risk assessments for dams and levees within the District’s area of responsibility. Establishes inspection schedules. Functions as team leader during flood emergencies with responsibility for implementing, coordinating, and reporting on reaction to emergency conditions to dam and levee projects. 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. Basic Requirement for (0810) Civil Engineer: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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 electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program. 4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. Basic Requirement for (1350) Geologist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: Acceptable experience may have been gained through geological field or laboratory work that provided a means of obtaining professional knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology. Such work generally must have involved making close observations, taking samples, handling various types of instruments and equipment, assembling geologic data from source materials, and analyzing and reporting findings orally and in writing. In some situations, professional scientific experience in other fields may be accepted in part as professional geological experience. Such experience must have been preceded by appropriate education in geology or by professional geological experience, and must have contributed directly and significantly to the applicant's professional geological competence. To receive credit for geological experience obtained in positions that are not full-time professional geological positions, the applicant is responsible for indicating clearly the actual time or percentage of time devoted to geologic duties within such positions, and for giving adequate descriptions of the geologic functions.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience developing annual budgets for dam and levee safety programs; experience performing as technical expert/advisor with regards to highly challenging and complicated dam and levee design and constructions issues/problems to provide resolution; Experience maintaining emergency action plans for dam and/or levee projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, active, valid certification or license as a Professional Engineer and/or Professional Geologist in a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. You will function as a project lead, program manager, team lead or member of an integrated team/group providing technical guidance to a technical workforce and meeting customer requirements for products and/or services. You will plan, design, layout, and provide maintenance of real property buildings, structures, utility systems, and associated plant and technical equipment. You will plan, design, layout, and provide maintenance of test facilities, industrial facilities, laboratories, or other specialized or general-purpose facilities. You will oversee the construction of facilities as well as being responsible for land-use planning. Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or DP-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Knowledgeable about facility designs; 2) Ability to manage design and construction projects for facilities, airfields, waterfront structures, or utility systems; 3) Experience should encompass the application of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) codes, the review of contractor submittals, conducting site inspections, and estimating project costs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

About the Position: Serves as a Journey-Level Navigation/Civil Engineer conducting complex analysis, design, and technical reviews for inland navigation structures and systems, including locks, dams, guide walls, miter gates, and channels. Candidates selected from other USACE organizations may negotiate to remain duty-stationed at their current USACE facility under an inter-district MOU, maintaining integration with their current team. Serve as a technical discipline engineer on multi-disciplinary Project Delivery Teams (PDTs), coordinating design tasks across functional areas and providing peer guidance and informal mentoring to lower-graded technical staff. Conduct detailed technical reviews of engineering analyses, feasibility studies, drawings, and specifications prepared by in-house teams or Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms to verify quality, constructability, and compliance with USACE standards. Develop and adapt plans, specifications, and design criteria for navigation structures—such as lock chambers, approach walls, and gate systems—by applying established methods and evaluating specialized riverine construction techniques. Serve as the technical lead for assigned design packages, specialized studies, and Design Documentation Reports (DDRs) for navigation rehabilitation and new construction projects. Act as a technical point of contact with sponsor Districts, Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), and regional stakeholders while actively participating in USACE Communities of Practice (CoPs) to share lessons learned and best practices. Analyze and resolve complex, non-routine inland navigation engineering challenges using precedent and established criteria; elevates unprecedented policy or high-risk matters to senior leadership with recommended technical solutions. Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. 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. Basic Requirement for Civil Engineer, 0810 Series: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (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 electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program. 4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: engineering experience participating in the planning, analysis, or design preparation of civil works and inland navigation structures (such as locks, dams, gates, or riverine facilities); conducting technical quality reviews of drawings, specifications, and contractor submittals; serve as a technical discipline engineer on multi-disciplinary project teams and coordinating with internal and external partners to resolve technical engineering issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

About the Position: Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Engineer, providing authoritative technical guidance, design oversight, and team leadership for complex engineering projects while advising agency leadership on critical technical matters. Candidates selected from other USACE organizations may negotiate to remain duty-stationed at their current USACE facility under an inter-district MOU, maintaining integration with their current team. Serve as the District's Subject Matter Expert (SME) Advances the National Inland Navigation Design Production Center mission through the delivery of high-visibility mega-projects, such as new locks and dams and other significant improvements. Act as the principal technical advisor to the Division Chief and District leadership, providing authoritative decisions, technical judgment, and recommendations on highly complex projects and policy deviations Conduct Site Investigations and Reconnaissance: Personally evaluate project site conditions, perform field investigations of design or construction issues, and deliver technical reports containing recommendations for action Develop Engineering Designs and Layouts: Prepare preliminary and final designs, technical analyses, layouts, and computations to support the production of contract drawings and planning documents. Provide Technical Guidance to Project Teams: Deliver expert engineering input, guidance, and coordination to Project Delivery Teams (PDTs), Communities of Practice (CoPs), Architect-Engineer (A-E) consultants, and non-federal sponsors Lead and Direct Engineering Teams: Provide technical leadership and direction to District planning/design teams and regional technical teams, ensuring alignment with the latest technology and agency policies Manage and Communicate Project Workloads: Articulate project assignments, milestones, deadlines, and complex technical or policy issues to team members and leadership. Coach and Mentor Team Members: Guide lower-level engineers and technicians on problem-solving methods, practices, and procedures, while identifying individual and team training needs. Represent the District Externally: Serve as the District's representative in meetings with regional, national, and external entities, including construction contractors, local government officials, and non-federal sponsors. Perform Technical and Quality Reviews: Conduct Technical Reviews (TRs) of work performed by others and serve on Design Quality Control (DQC) and Agency Technical Review Teams to ensure compliance with USACE policies. Oversight of Architect-Engineer (A-E) Submittals: Review and check A-E contract drawings, specifications, reports, and quantity estimates to ensure full conformance with contract requirements and District standards. Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. 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. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Basic Requirement for Engineer: Civil Engineer (0810), Mechanical Engineer (0830), Electrical Engineer (0850): NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcript. A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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 electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program. 4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience for the Civil Engineer 0810 , Mechanical Engineer 0830 and Electrical Engineer 0850 GS-13: One year of specialized experience demonstrating technical leadership and advisory services to multidisciplinary teams, performing complex engineering designs, calculations, and modeling associated with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of civil works, commercial, or military projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12)

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Participates in all phases of contract administration for construction of major civil works projects involving a variety of local government, private parties, and contractors. Interprets contract plans and specifications relative to all phases of construction and passes on various deviations therefrom. Maintains pre-established work schedules, financial accounting, and prepares all necessary construction progress reports. Drafts proposed change orders and modifications to meet construction requirements, field conditions, and benefit the government. Consults with contractors to develop modifications and change orders and works to mitigate work stoppages and expedite materials. Participates in survey and inspection of construction phases to ensure compliance of workmanship, materials, and installations with plans. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Requirement Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript. OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800 In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications for GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes administering civil works construction contracts and reviewing, interpreting, and applying technical engineering drawings and contract specifications to align with design requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level (GS-9 or equivalent) position in the federal service.

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 a Civil Engineer responsible for providing engineering expertise in civil and structural engineering, construction contract development, and engineering studies for new construction, renovation and improvements of real property facilities. Evaluates programs and projects to assure compliance with all environmental, energy use, safety, security and structural standards. Serves as Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on assigned open-ended architectural-engineer (A/E) contracts and construction contracts. Serves as technical representative for negotiations, administration, and monitoring of engineering and construction contracts. As a project manager, the incumbent directs, controls, coordinates, and personally performs professional civil engineering duties required to complete a wide variety of engineering projects ranging from the simple to the complex. Reviews, defines, and establishes parameters of work required, and reviews completed work to ensure results are technically sound and valid. Prepares a formal request for an A/E to develop a design and conduct a design study. Serves as point of contact (POC) and in a liaison capacity to A/E personnel during their on-site inspection of the Fort Belvoir request. Responsible for chairing all meetings concerning on-site inspections, preliminary design reviews (attended by A/E, incumbent and user or requester representatives). Serves as COR for one or more open ended A/E contracts and construction contracts. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Requirement for Civil Engineer (Structural): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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 electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program. 4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Performing engineering assessments on building, structural, and roadway repair projects, ensuring all designs met applicable safety codes and project specifications. 2. Preparing detailed structural design packages to support complex construction and repair efforts, improving project accuracy and reducing rework requirements. 3. Experience reviewing technical engineering drawings and specifications to verify compliance with regulatory standards, enabling timely approval of construction plans. 4. Experience developing comprehensive cost estimates for multi-phase construction and repair projects, enhancing budget forecasting and supporting informed decision-making. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

This position is located within the Highway Design Branch for the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in Ashburn, Virginia. The incumbent supports the Division as a designer with responsibility for the development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages relative to the design of highways and bridges. As a Civil Engineer (Highway), you will: Complete the highway design engineering on simple to moderately complex projects and perform work activities on more complex projects with appropriate oversight and guidance. Generate and evaluate geometric design alternatives and develop sound design concepts. Develop Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages that clearly define the work, are biddable, and emphasize context sensitivity, safety, and constructability. Interpret and apply the laws, regulations, policies, and guidance related to standard aspects of highway design. Identify, recommend, and/or use appropriate technologies for gathering data during PS&E development. Attend meetings with supervisor/designated employee on project highway design matters that involve a wide range of external contacts, including technical representatives of client agencies. Prepare written field review and meeting reports and other technical reports. The ideal candidate for this position is a design engineer with experience developing, monitoring, and adhering to the design, budget, and schedule for roadway construction projects and providing technical assistance from initial scoping through construction support. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-07 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-05 it must include: Experience assisting with civil engineering concepts, theories, and practices. To qualify for the GS-07 on Education alone, you must have at least 1 year of graduate-level education OR superior academic achievement. • **Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. • 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. • 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their 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 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. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate level education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include: Experience reviewing civil design plans, performing quantity take off and cost estimates and performing drafting activities using CAD software. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Civil Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. For all types of consideration, 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).