This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a civil engineer developmental position. Applicant may be hired at any grade level at GS-7/9/11 or 12. Performs estimating/drafting/designing work for the Engineering Division, Design Branch, of the Directorate of Public Works.
Serve as a senior civil engineer and subject-matter expert (SME) within DPW, responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing highly complex, mission-critical DoD construction and infrastructure projects.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Conduct structural or site civil inspections and prepare draft inspection summaries for review.; 2) Prepare draft specifications and design details for renovation of repair projects.; 3) Monitor small portions of construction work to document progress and identify obvious deviations from plans.; and 4) Review contract submittals for completeness and compliance with basic requirements.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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 engineering 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 two percentages.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Conduct structural or site civil inspections of various facilities to identify deficiencies, prepare inspection reports, and provide solutions.; 2) Prepare engineering drawings, design calculations, and technical specifications.; 3) Perform engineering studies to support new construction, renovation, and repair projects., and 4) Support contract administration by reviewing technical submittals, evaluating contractor performance and reporting issues to the COR.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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.
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 two percentages.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Provide project planning, design, and contract oversight. 2) Independently plan and conduct structural or site civil inspections for facilities and prepare official inspection reports. 3) Prepare and/or review engineering designs, specifications, calculations and cost estimates for projects.
and 4) Conduct construction inspections, resolve field design issues, and ensure adherence to structural standards and contract requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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/
DUTIES AT THE GS-0810-09 GRADE LEVEL Independently performs civil and structural engineering tasks for DPW O&M and minor construction projects, preparing portions of design analyses, plans, and specifications. Conducts engineering evaluations of facility components (e.g., structural systems, pavements, utilities) to assess condition and recommend repair or modification options.
Supports specialized infrastructure inspection programs (bridge, rail, airfield, and dam inspections) by coordinating scheduled site access with operations staff, compiling historical inspection reports, and documenting newly identified deficiencies. Supports DPW project development by preparing design packages for in-house execution or architect-engineer (AE) contracts.
DUTIES AT THE GS-0810-07 GRADE LEVEL Assists DPW engineers by gathering field data, performing basic civil/structural calculations, and preparing preliminary CADD drawings or markups. Supports routine facility inspections, documenting existing conditions of buildings, pavements, grounds, and utility systems for use in planning and design.
Assists senior engineers during specialized inspections of installation infrastructure (including bridges, rail assets, airfield pavements, and dams) by taking field measurements, capturing photographs, and recording notes on structural conditions.
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This position is with United States Army Installation Management Command, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $57736 – $133142/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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