This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This vacancy is a career ladder position, it may be filled at the GS-07/09 or 11 level. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-11 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible & recommended by management.
Serve as a Civil Engineer for the TYAD Production Engineering SATCOM Site Installation Division, responsible for planning, designing, and inspecting new construction and facility repair projects.
Specialized Experience for GS-09 Grade Level: One year of specialized experience which includes:) Assisting engineers with generating construction drawings and as-built site plans; AND 2) Collecting survey data to include performing calculations for new structure design; AND 3) Assisting higher grade engineers with civil site design as it relates to grading equipment placement and utility configuration to support installation projects.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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:as: engineering, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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%.
To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Specialized Experience for GS-11 Grade Level: One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing project studies including written reports of findings and recommendations; AND 2) Performing civil site design as it relates to grading, equipment placement, and utility configuration to support installation projects such as antenna installation; AND 3) Conducting field inspection of construction to ascertain compliance with the contract prints and specifications.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09) OR Education: Ph.D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 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: engineering, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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%.
To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
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
This position is with U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $59465 – $114413/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-14 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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