About the Position: This Interdisciplinary position filled at the GS-05, GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, GS-12 level. If selected at the GS-05, GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 level, noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level is authorized. And may be filled under any of the following occupational series, depending on the qualifications of the applicant and needs of the agency: Civil Engineer, 0810 Mechanical Engineer, 0830 Electrical Engineer, 0850
The below duties are that of the full performance grade level of GS-12:
Qualifications at the GS-09 Level Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes research, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and carry out conventional assignments; articulate information through discussions, meetings, reports, design documentation, and presentations. 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 for GS-09: 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 perform the work of the position.
(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience for GS-09: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if 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.
Qualifications at the GS-11 Level Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing and evaluating phases, issues, or conditions related to the assignment, selecting appropriate courses of action, and performing technical and/or field analyses to achieve desired products; resolve commonly encountered work problems and deviations on your own and only bring highly controversial or unusual findings to the supervisor.
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 for GS-11: 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 perform the work of the position.
(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience for GS-11: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if 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.
Qualifications at the GS-12 Level Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes managing engineering tasks composed of different and unrelated processes and methods, requiring technical analyses to determine the best course of action; performing work that directly affected the design, safety, or operation of facilities, systems, or equipment.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $41386 – $118221/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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