Civil Engineer (Hydraulics/Hydrologic), GS-0810-13/14 (00031)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for a Water Management & Geospatial Engineer in the South Atlantic Division, Headquarters, Engineering and Construction Division.

Position Title(s): Civil Engineer (Hydraulics/Hydrologic)

Open Period: 18 September-9 October 2026

Duty Location: Atlanta, GA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

As the South Atlantic Division Water Management & Geospatial Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical expert and advisor supporting water management, hydrology and hydraulics, and geospatial programs across the Division.

Duties:

• Provide senior technical leadership and guidance to Districts in support of strategic planning, workload sharing, quality management, and regional engineering initiatives.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance for reservoir operations, including water control, reservoir releases, pool elevations, water quality, and low-flow requirements.
• Lead the review, development, and coordination of water control manuals, drought contingency plans, emergency regulations, water control data systems, and related hydrologic studies.
• Analyze reservoir, river, watershed, hydrologic, and meteorological conditions and provide recommendations supporting routine and emergency water management decisions.
• Direct and evaluate studies involving multipurpose water resource projects, including flood risk management, hydropower, navigation, recreation, water supply, water quality, and environmental considerations.
• Serve as a Division specialist and technical consultant for hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality, providing quality assurance and technical guidance for engineering studies, reports, and designs.
• Develop, interpret, and implement technical policies, criteria, standards, and procedures related to hydrology, hydraulics, sedimentation, stream scour, and water management.
• Serve as the Division’s senior technical expert and Regional SME for enterprise GIS, providing leadership for geospatial systems supporting infrastructure readiness, engineering, operations, emergency response, and regional decision-making.
• Lead and support the development and application of GIS technologies, data integration, mapping, imagery, surveying, GPS, and other geospatial capabilities to improve mission execution and information sharing.
• Coordinate with Districts, HQUSACE, and federal, state, and local partners to promote data sharing, interoperability, technology transfer, and effective implementation of water management and geospatial programs.
• Represent the Division at technical conferences, professional forums, interagency meetings, and stakeholder engagements, providing expert advice and presenting technical information to senior leaders and other audiences.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, policies, and practices and recommend innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering, water management, and geospatial programs.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service that includes providing technical expertise in water resources engineering, such as reservoir operations, water management, hydrology and hydraulics, or water quality; developing, reviewing, or implementing water control plans, engineering studies, policies, or technical guidance; and applying geospatial/GIS technologies to support engineering, infrastructure, water resources, or operational decision-making.

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 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.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• 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.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• 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.