This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Branch Chief. Supervisory controls consist of broadly outlined work objectives, supplemented by discussions with superiors concerning policy, project purpose, and matters of a precedent-setting nature.

Duties

Serves as a supervisory hydraulic engineer responsible for hydrologic, hydraulic, river, coastal, and environmental engineering features of assigned projects. Coordinates teams of interdisciplinary engineers and technicians engaged primarily with the preparation of engineering studies. Resolves problems, provides staff recommendations, and participates in the resolution of technical issues. Plans and administers hydraulic and hydrologic engineering assignments and works with Branch and Section Chiefs to ensure modeling, analysis, and design input are detailed and accurate for projects. Utilizes models and historical data in establishing the with and without project conditions related to hydrologic, hydraulic, river, and coastal projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is considered Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of operations and systems.
• Emergency Essential position is not subject to dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate. Employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• A one-year supervisory probation period is required unless previously completed.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure during the first month of employment and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• A current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) will be required at entry and must be maintained for continued employment.
• Temporary travel (TDY) of up to 10% of the time may be required.

Qualifications

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 Education Requirement: Engineer - GS-0810 Series AND Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Experience in hydraulic, hydrologic, river and sedimentation engineering studies and designs AND, 2) Experience working with local interest groups, state, and other Federal agencies AND, 3) Experience devising project plans and changes to plans AND, 4) Experience giving advice and guidance on matters relating to water resource projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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. AND SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position requires the applicant to possess and maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted Professional Engineer license in the US, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States. (Must be submitted with your application packet to be determine eligible). Qualification requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70118 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk