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Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12, Reassignment (00376)

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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:
    • 01/07/2026
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 02/02/2026
  • Announcement Type:
    • TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
  • Position Type:
    • Permanent
  • Position Title:
    • Civil Engineer
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0810 - Civil Engineering (0810)
  • Grade:
    • 12
  • USACE Organization :
    • South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Mobile District
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Mobile, AL
  • Position Overview/Duties:
    • This is an internal announcement for a Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12, in the South Atlantic Division, Mobile District, Engineering Division.

      Position Title: Civil Engineer

      Who May Apply: This position is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. You must be a GS-12 to qualify.

      Open Period: 7 January-2 February 2026

      Duty Location: Mobile, AL.

      • Interested candidates should provide their resume in the TMP and be prepared to provide current SF-50 and unofficial transcripts upon request.
      • Current permanent USACE GS-12 will be considered for reassignment at the same grade.

      Duties:

      Serves as a civil engineer specialist in pavement and site design on the staff of a design organization responsible for planning, and design of new and/or extension, conversion, or modernization of existing buildings, facilities sites/complexes, and airfield pavements. Attends conferences with division and regional representatives and various design agencies of the Air Force, Army and National Guard; coordinates and consults with other planning and design activities in connection with scope and design of paving and site projects and in obtaining necessary and current design criteria. Assignments involve performance of office and field design duties associated with in house design and architectural/engineering review on project sites with diverse climatic, geographic, and environmental conditions that involves new pavements (airfields, highways, streets, parking lots), building sites/complexes earthwork grading, erosion control, storm water, and storm water quality/management designs. Applies the latest design and construction techniques to all type project sites. Full range of duties concerned with the planning, design, contract document preparation using state of the art software systems (CADD, AutoCaDD C3D, PondPack), renovation, and construction of sites/complexes such as airfields, dormitories, office buildings, training facilities, warehouses, maintenance facilities and other specialized buildings.

  • 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 non-competitive 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 of 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.

      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 is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
      • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. TDY includes OCONUS travel.
      • This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a Professional Engineer in good standing.
      • This position requires the Contracting Officer Representative Certification to be obtained within 24 months of appointment.
      • The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
      • PCS may be authorized.
      • Relocation incentive may be authorized. Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
      • 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 its possessions to operate vehicles.
      • This position may be eligible for situational telework.
  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
  • Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:
    • GS Standards: 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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