US Army Corps of Engineers · 17 hours ago
Civil Engineer
Vicksburg, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineer in their Mississippi Valley Division. The role involves developing an understanding of geotechnical engineering principles related to various projects and performing responsibilities assigned within the Geotechnical Branch.
Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates for inspection, evaluation, and remedial repairs
Plan, develops, and administers an assigned portion of the District's Inspection
Plan and ensures coordination of numerous phases of design work, including plans and technical specifications
Develop funding programs for the design and rehabilitation of instrumentation, design of remedial measures and repair, formal and informal inspection and evaluation of structures, and contract survey functions
Serve as technical advisor in assigned area of work to supervisor, other design engineers, construction engineers, and operations specialists
Defines and develops the scopes of work for architect-engineer (A-E) contracts and technically reviews surveys, designs, reports, geotechnical analyses, and P&S developed by A-E contractor in areas of responsibility to assure technical adequacy and compliance with objectives of the project
Working under closer than normal supervision at the journeyman level performing assignments designed to provide the competencies, skills, and experience required to perform the more complex work at the full performance grade level
Qualification
Required
Basic Requirement for the 0810 series. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: working under closer than normal supervision at the journeyman level performing assignments designed to provide the competencies, skills, and experience required to perform the more complex work at the full performance grade level
OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Mathematics, engineering, statistics, or actuarial science
OR Superior Academic Achievement: To be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above
OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
GS-09 Grade Level Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Experience in performing engineering projects with appropriate level of supervision, analyzing engineering plans and designs for accuracy; Assisting, employees on products that meet required quality and compliance
OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Mathematics, statistics, engineering, or actuarial science
OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
Competencies Needed For The Position: Teamwork, Decision-Making, Oral Communication
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
One-year probationary period may be required
Business travel required 5% of the time
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance
This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
GS-07/09: This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative
This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date
This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed 'Unscheduled Telework'
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement
Direct deposit of pay is required
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment
Company
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