About the Position: Serve as a Senior Cost Estimator providing specialized expertise on the development of estimated construction costs and construction methods for a variety of complex Civil Works and Military projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District.
Develop detailed construction cost estimates for complex civil works and military engineering projects
Basic Requirement for Geologist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. OR B.
Combination of Education and Experience: Course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: Acceptable experience may have been gained through geological field or laboratory work that provided a means of obtaining professional knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology.
Such work generally must have involved making close observations, taking samples, handling various types of instruments and equipment, assembling geologic data from source materials, and analyzing and reporting findings orally and in writing. In some situations, professional scientific experience in other fields may be accepted in part as professional geological experience.
Such experience must have been preceded by appropriate education in geology or by professional geological experience, and must have contributed directly and significantly to the applicant's professional geological competence.
To receive credit for geological experience obtained in positions that are not full-time professional geological positions, the applicant is responsible for indicating clearly the actual time or percentage of time devoted to geologic duties within such positions, and for giving adequate descriptions of the geologic functions.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Applied professional cost engineering methods to large-scale civil infrastructure projects, 2) Developed detailed construction cost estimates for major engineering initiatives, 3) Developed detailed construction schedules for projects and, 4) Determines whether low bids which exceed the Government Estimates by more than a specified percentage should be awarded.
NOTE: You must submit your unofficial transcripts demonstrating a confer date of graduation with your application for this employment opportunity. If selected, official transcripts are REQUIRED to be submitted.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Cost Estimation and Analysis Engineering and Technology Project Management Technical Credibility Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
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 Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $89506 – $116362/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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