About the Position: Serves as a Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) using professional engineering knowledge and experience to perform of a full range of hydraulic and hydrologic investigations and studies as an integral part of the total engineering process. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for Full time telework.

Duties

Analyzes the full range of hydraulic and hydrologic problems involved in flood risk management for specified urban or rural areas. Analyzes characteristics of drainage areas that includes width, length, topography, extent and effect of tributaries, other factors, and conditions which influence the amount and characteristics of stream flows at given points. Plans and assembles data required for the development of backwater profiles in connection with floodplain information reports, flood insurance studies, and survey reports; and, designs memorandum reports for local flood risk management projects. Analyzes storm conditions from available record data for the area being studied in order to develop the most critical possible flow conditions. Works with hydrologic and hydraulic models, producing flood forecasts and other water management needs. Develops hydrologic studies used in various water resource projects. Analyzes problems involved and determines methods applicable to secure sufficient and reliable conclusions. Performs or directs hydrology projects, studies, and investigations such as runoff characteristics for large and small drainage areas. Prepares sketches and drawings to illustrate and/or justify technical adequacy of assumptions and results. Performs hydrologic studies incident to the general program at water resources development for basin-wide studies. Uses knowledge of Government and agency contractual and funding rules, regulations, and administrative processes to manage and procure studies and services.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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 Education Requirement: Basic Education for All Engineering Positions 0800 series Minimum Qualifications GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing full range hydrologic and hydraulic engineering studies for flood risk reduction, dam and levee safety, floodplain management, floodway determination, ecosystem restoration, bank stabilization, and/or river channelization; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with industry standard software, such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ADH, HEC-FIA, HEC-LifeSIM, StormCAD, CAD, and/or GIS; working as a member of a multi-discipline team, coordinating and collaborating with others to ensure project completion/success; and communicating with a variety of customers or stakeholders by developing, writing and/or executing technical reports and professional presentations. 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 at the GS-12, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Hydraulic EngineeringModeling and SimulationOrganizational Awareness Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: 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).

Education

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/.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R903 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST LOUIS DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk