Civil Engineer

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Learn more about this agency Duties Coordinates and integrates the development of project management plans to include schedules, budgets, work breakdown structure, acquisition plans, and design and construction quality control plans. Updates PROMIS/PPDS scheduling information for assigned projects for District Civil Project Review Board presentations ensuring the accuracy of budget estimate and CEFMS cost data. Furnishes and updates schedules and resource data to functional elements for use in justifying resource needs. Disseminates current schedules, budgets and issues to functional elements and Project Management Division and reviews execution of projects related to responsible O and M projects when assigned to other district elements. Ensures adequate cross-functional input from planning, project management, engineering, construction, real estate, legal and other internal disciplines. Works with district elements and outside agencies, to develop needed support for execution of assigned navigation projects. Negotiates, recognizes the need for new or different courses of action; analyzes and evaluates facts; resolves problems of major significance; and integrates all facets of assigned projects. Including technical or environmental problems, potential fiscal and physical delays, contract awards, outstanding claims and change orders, wrecks and obstructions and pertinent regulatory permit applications. Serves as District focal point and public/customer interface and bears responsibility for all matters relating to assigned O and M projects to include preparation of long-term dredge material disposal management plans. Provides technical direction for all matters related to O and M of navigation projects. Drafts scopes of work for acquisition of O and M contracts, including dredging. Monitors channel conditions and analyzes shoaling to continuously perform trade-off decisions for contract formulations. Works closely with the Dredging team to formulate dredging orders based on changing channel conditions. Orders surveys of the harbor as necessary to perform such analysis. Makes periodic visits to project sites to observe conditions, progress of work, construction methods and to monitor the effectiveness of quality assurance/quality control systems. Recognize and proactively resolve issues that threaten assigned project costs or schedules, fully coordinating with functional elements in the process. Anticipates internal scheduling, budget manpower or quality assurance problems and resolves them Provides guidance to other OPMs under the direction of the Section Chief for assigned tasks and projects associated with Navigation O and M projects. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position may require TDY 25% of the time. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License. Qualifications This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement 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. Specialized Experience: Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, acquisition plans and specifications and quality control plans. Provides technical direction to junior employees. Ensures coordination with other district elements, such as planning, engineering, construction, real estate and legal, outside agencies, stakeholders and sponsors, to execute assigned projects. Knowledge of deep draft navigation, dredging and topographic and hydrographic surveys. Identify, monitor and report on issues threatening project execution and develop and present solutions to those issues. Lead contract acquisition, execution and close-out efforts. 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. Additional information This announcement uses the Civil Engineer direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.