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Interdisciplinary, GS-XXXX-13

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    WELCOME! 
     
    Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
     
    This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.

    It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.
     
    Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 11/18/2025
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 12/05/2025
  • Announcement Type:
    • TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
  • Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time:
    • 120 Days
  • Position Type:
    • Temporary
  • Position Title:
    • Interdisciplinary (Engineer or Architect)
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0808 - Architecture (0808)
    • 0810 - Civil Engineering (0810)
    • 0819 - Environmental Engineering (0819)
    • 0830 - Mechanical Engineering (0830)
    • 0850 - Electrical Engineering (0850)
  • Grade:
    • 13
  • USACE Organization :
    • Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) - Rock Island District
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Rock Island, IL
  • Position Overview/Duties:

    • The INDC's Production Center, working within the Rock Island District's Engineering and Construction Division, is seeking an Interdisciplinary Tech Lead and Subject-Matter Expert. In this dynamic role, you'll have the opportunity to:

      • Serve as Technical Lead for complex projects on navigation locks and dams, specifically the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. This is a complex ecosystem protection effort designed to prevent upstream movement of invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species into the Great Lakes from the Illinois Waterway. Learn more about this critical project here: https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/brip/
      • Manages and oversees PDT(s), in conjunction with the INDC, to ensure design products are developed on schedule, comply with technical policies and guidance, and meet the project requirements.
      • Provides technical input and guidance to the PDT(s), other internal elements, Architect-Engineer (A-E) consultants, and non-federal sponsors, as required.

      The Inland Navigation Design Center (INDC) serves as the national center of expertise providing technical advice, oversight, and design production during planning, design, analysis, construction, and operations and maintenance of all aspects of inland navigation design projects across USACE.

      Discover Rock Island and the Quad Cities, where the cost of living is low, the Mississippi River views are breathtaking and the rolling fields of corn and soybeans will welcome you home! Enjoy our museums, trails, vineyards and winding scenic byways through Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. With a metro area population of 450,000, you’ll find big city amenities, small-town hospitality and actual work-life balance while you grow your career. Did we mention easy commutes, fun festivals, beautiful parks AND affordable housing? Take a minute to check us out! https://visitquadcities.com/

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:

    • Minimum Qualifications:

      To be eligible for a temporary reassignment or promotion to the GS-13 grade level, applicants must demonstrate performing specialized experience for one year at the GS-12 level and meet the basic education qualification requirement for the appropriate series.

      Other Conditions:

      • This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
      • This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.
      • Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
      • All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
      • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
      • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Qualifications:
    • Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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