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USAJOBS · 4 weeks ago

Dam Safety Subject Matter Expert (Structural, Geotechnical, Hydraulic, or Geologic)

Denver, CO , USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $162K/yr

5+ years exp

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Dam Safety Subject Matter Expert to serve as a principal advisor on complex engineering issues related to dam and levee safety. The role involves managing technical analyses, developing engineering publications, and providing expert consulting services to federal agency personnel.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a Dam Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) and principal advisor on complex engineering issues related to dam and levee safety

Develops engineering publications, criteria, and guidance for Corps-wide application

Manages the technical portion of analyses and studies prepared by internal teams, Architect-Engineer firms, or other contractors

Performs agency technical reviews of major rehabilitation and safety modification reports to ensure compliance with established criteria and sound engineering principles

Develops advanced engineering models and analytical tools to support risk-informed decisions for dam and levee safety

Leads multi-disciplinary teams (Structural, Geotechnical, Hydraulic, or Geologic) in the evaluation of complex infrastructure performance and risk

Leads a subordinate staff of engineers and technicians by assigning, coordinating, and reviewing their work

Provides expert consulting services and technical training to USACE districts and other federal agency personnel

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE)Geologist (PG)Structural EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringHydraulic EngineeringTechnical ReviewRisk AnalysisTechnical TrainingEngineering PublicationsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering or geology

Possess and maintain a State Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service

Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in the analysis and design of complex features for dams, levees, or similar large-scale water-retaining structures

Experience performing formal technical reviews of engineering analyses and design documents to ensure compliance with agency criteria

Experience providing expert technical guidance and mentorship to other senior engineers on complex engineering and safety issues

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized subject to agency determination that it is in the best interest of the government.