US Army Corps of Engineers · 1 day ago
Civil Engineer (Hydraulics), GS-0810-11/12 (59690)
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) to serve in the Mississippi Valley Division, St Paul District. The role involves applying professional engineering knowledge to conduct hydraulic and hydrologic studies, analyze flood protection planning, and provide technical guidance on various projects.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze the full range of hydraulic and hydrologic problems involved in complex flood protection planning for specified urban or rural areas, including the determination of design water surface profiles and interior flood control facilities pertinent to the study area
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies for complex environmental enhancement projects. Evaluate existing hydrologic and hydraulic conditions at proposed environmental enhancement sites. This can include discharges, elevations, velocity vectors, ice cover, wave conditions and sediment transport. Conduct hydraulic evaluation and design of proposed environmental enhancement measures. Determine hydraulic design of features such as closing dams, modifications to wing dams, openings to backwater areas, islands, protection of threatened sites, and channel and wetland restoration. Evaluate the impact of any proposals on the hydrologic, hydraulic and sediment transport characteristics of the area. These evaluations will be used to determine the environmental benefits and to determine the impacts on flooding, navigation and safety
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies for complex navigation projects and structures. Conduct hydraulic analysis and design of navigation structures including wing dams, submerged weirs, channel closures, and lock and dam features. Conduct hydraulic analysis of towboat and recreational craft traffic and their impact on river and backwater hydrodynamics and sediment transport. Conduct hydraulic analysis to determine the impact of modifications to the navigation project on towboat and recreational craft. Conduct hydraulic analysis and design of modifications to the navigation project to reduce dredging costs, reduce adverse impacts on the rivers ecological system, or to improve traffic efficiency and safety. Tools used for hydraulic analysis of navigation projects include multi-dimensional hydrodynamic and sediment transport computer programs and models. Also provide review and coordination for physical models of navigation projects
Throughout all assignments, prepare sketches and drawings required to illustrate and/or justify technical adequacy of assumptions and results. Records all computations according to established methods to permit technical review. Documents and files study results in an organized manner in compliance with appropriate guidelines. During course of assignments, make assignments to and provides technical guidance for lower-graded employees assisting in assignment. Participate in conferences with other District employees to discuss and establish technical hydraulic requirements and objectives for projects and individual features
Compose narrative reports concerning studies. Utilize concise form and language understandable to the audience it is planned to instruct (i.e., professional and/or non-professional). Prepare technical appendices of carefully organized data supporting and amplifying summarized data of main reports. Appendices are intended for use of technical personnel. Make oral presentations of hydrologic and hydraulic efforts to the study team and at public meetings
Provide technical guidance to, and review for technical adequacy the work of lower graded personnel peers and consulting engineers for hydrologic and hydraulic studies
Qualification
Required
Serves as a Hydraulic Engineer responsible for the application of professional engineering knowledge and experience in the performance of a full range of hydraulic and hydrologic investigative, study, and reporting assignments
Analyze the full range of hydraulic and hydrologic problems involved in complex flood protection planning for specified urban or rural areas
Prepare basic analytical data required for use in designing flood control reservoir and appurtenant features
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies for complex environmental enhancement projects
Evaluate existing hydrologic and hydraulic conditions at proposed environmental enhancement sites
Conduct hydraulic evaluation and design of proposed environmental enhancement measures
Determine hydraulic design of features such as closing dams, modifications to wing dams, openings to backwater areas, islands, protection of threatened sites, and channel and wetland restoration
Evaluate the impact of any proposals on the hydrologic, hydraulic and sediment transport characteristics of the area
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies for complex navigation projects and structures
Conduct hydraulic analysis and design of navigation structures including wing dams, submerged weirs, channel closures, and lock and dam features
Conduct hydraulic analysis of towboat and recreational craft traffic and their impact on river and backwater hydrodynamics and sediment transport
Conduct hydraulic analysis to determine the impact of modifications to the navigation project on towboat and recreational craft
Conduct hydraulic analysis and design of modifications to the navigation project to reduce dredging costs, reduce adverse impacts on the rivers ecological system, or to improve traffic efficiency and safety
Prepare sketches and drawings required to illustrate and/or justify technical adequacy of assumptions and results
Records all computations according to established methods to permit technical review
Documents and files study results in an organized manner in compliance with appropriate guidelines
Make assignments to and provides technical guidance for lower-graded employees assisting in assignment
Participate in conferences with other District employees to discuss and establish technical hydraulic requirements and objectives for projects and individual features
Compose narrative reports concerning studies
Utilize concise form and language understandable to the audience it is planned to instruct
Prepare technical appendices of carefully organized data supporting and amplifying summarized data of main reports
Make oral presentations of hydrologic and hydraulic efforts to the study team and at public meetings
Provide technical guidance to, and review for technical adequacy the work of lower graded personnel peers and consulting engineers for hydrologic and hydraulic studies
GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting both of the following: 1) Interpret field data for use in civil engineering (hydraulic) design and investigations; and 2) assist with hydrologic and/or hydraulic analysis for flood risk management, environmental restoration/enhancement, navigation, and/or bank stabilization/erosion projects
GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting both of the following: 1) Using USACE Engineering Manuals and Engineering Regulations to conduct hydraulic/hydrologic analysis for flood risk management, environmental restoration/enhancement, navigation, and/or bank stabilization/erosion projects; and 2) perform hydrodynamic modeling (both 1D and 2D environments) using the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) suite of software, or similar modeling software
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
One-year trial or probationary period may be required
One-year Supervisory probationary period may be required
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
Direct deposit of pay is required
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
Benefits
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave.
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