Civil/Mechanical Engineer (Engineer Development Program)

Company: US Army Corps of Engineers
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Summary About the Position: The Engineering and Construction Division is looking for motivated, technical candidates seeking a career in the public service working on diverse projects for the region to fill multiple engineer-in-training positions. The Division consists of four branches: Construction, Design, Hydraulics & Hydrology and Technical Resources, each with experience and expertise in Navigation, Environmental Restoration, Flood Control, Data Collection and Recreational Facilities Design. Responsibilities Duties will vary while serving in the one-to-two-year engineer-in-training (EIT) developmental program that would be focused on learning District missions and gaining specialized experience to develop to target grade GS-11 position. Hydraulics and Hydrology Branch Civil Engineer (Hydraulic/Hydrologic) EIT will perform the following duties for both existing and planned projects: Hydraulic, hydrologic and meteorological investigations, analyses and design pertaining to fish passage facilities, water control structures such as dam spillways, outlet works, stilling basins, etc., and navigation structures such as jetties. Design Branch Civil Engineer (Structural) EIT will perform the following duties : provide engineering services in the investigation, planning, design, construction, and operation and maintenance of flood damage reduction, fish passage, navigation, and hydroelectric projects. Design Branch Mechanical Engineer EIT will perform the following duties : Work on the design, repair and construction of mechanical engineering devices and monitoring on things such as fish facilities, navigation lock machinery, tainter gate design, hoisting systems, and self-lubricating bushing design. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is an open continuous announcement. The first cut-off date is: 23 Jan 2023. Additional certificates may be issued as vacancies arise. Announcement will remain open for 6 months or until all vacancies are filled, whichever comes first. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain positions in the DOD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Applications MAY be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education by June 2023 from the date of application. Verification that the education was completed successfully will be done before an applicant can be appointed. 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. Qualifications for the GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) assisting in the design and construction/repair of mechanical engineering devices, equipment or systems using established criteria or specifications; 2.) performing Hydrology/hydraulic civil engineering calculations including estimating flow rates, flood heights, or velocities; and/or 3.) assisting in the design and construction of structural civil engineering products or systems using established criteria or specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc. Applications MAY be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Verification that the education was completed successfully will be done before an applicant can be appointed. OR Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). 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) by 18. Add the two percentages. Qualifications for the GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) assisting in preparation of designs of mechanical or structural components of engineering product; and/or 2.) operating hydrology/hydraulic models and processing model results data for hydraulic and integrated water resource and/or hydraulic studies. 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: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc. Applications MAY be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Verification that the education was completed successfully will be done before an applicant can be appointed. 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. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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. This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists position. 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.htm for more information. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Advanced-in-Hire, Advanced Leave Accrual, or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government. Applications MAY be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education by June 2023 from the date of application. Verification that the education was completed successfully will be done before an applicant can be appointed.

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