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SUPERVISORY CIVIL ENGINEER (HYDRAULIC), GS-0810-14 (34633)

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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:
    • 12/05/2025
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 12/11/2025
  • Announcement Type:
    • TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
  • Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time:
    • 120 Days
  • Position Type:
    • Temporary
  • Position Title:
    • SUPERVISORY CIVIL ENGINEER (HYDRAULIC)
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0810 - Civil Engineering (0810)
  • Grade:
    • 14
  • USACE Organization :
    • Southwestern Division (SWD) - Little Rock District
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Little Rock, AR
  • Position Overview/Duties:

    • Serves as Chief, of the Hydraulics and Technical Services (HTS) Branch for the District. Responsible for hydrologic and general hydraulic engineering studies and water management activities for the Arkansas, Red River and White River Basins. This includes the state of Arkansas, and parts of, Missouri. Directs and coordinates the observation, collection, analysis, and presentation of hydraulic and hydrologic data for specific application and evaluation in the justification, design, and operation of, large multiple-purpose dams, navigation locks and channels, levees, channel improvements, and bank stabilization structures. Also supervises the district surveying function, GIS and the E&C Division funds management. Directs HTS efforts for the district and is the principal advisor to the Chief of Engineering and Construction for these efforts.

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:

    • 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.

      Period of Assignment: This assignment will start o/a 5JAN2026.

      Applicant Qualifications: Nominees will be selected based on the following qualifications.

      • Experience in managing, hydraulic and hydrologic engineering studies for pre-authorization, pre-construction and operational planning of projects and their effects in the District.

      • Experience in leading a large organization through subordinate leaders.

      • Experience in managing flow regulation and storage utilization in all projects under construction or in operation for flood control, hydropower generation, navigation, water supply, water quality control, recreation, fish and wildlife, and other purposes.

      • Experience in developing, executing, and evaluating existing and future programs; manages budget, manpower, and space requirements; evaluates organizational efficiency; and recommending changes to higher authority.

      Other Requirements:

      • 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.
      • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
      • This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
      • This position is eligible for situational telework.
      • This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment.
        • Professional Engineer: The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a Professional Engineer. This license/registration must be in good standing and issued by any one of the 50 states or its territories
  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
  • 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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