Civil Engineer, GS-0810-07/09/11 (33114)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for a TERM Civil Engineer in the South Atlantic Division, Jacksonville District, Engineering Division.

Position Title: Civil Engineer

Open Period: 13-27 July 2026

Duty Location: Jacksonville, FL.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes real-time water control management decisions, subject to applicable requirements of a project’s approved water control plan/project operating manual.
• Develops water control manuals/system operating manuals, and plans for major control structures and interrelated systems within the area of responsibility.
• Conducts or manages background studies in support of development or revision of water control manuals/ system operating manuals, and plans.
• Oversees the operation, maintenance, and regulation of all USACE projects within the SAJ civil works boundaries.
• Collects/analyzes hydro-meteorological data and applicable parameters necessary to evaluate proposed operations and inform water control management decisions. Sends instructions to project operators consistent with the project’s approved water control plan/project operating manual.
• Ensures that water control management documentation and activities are guided by the USACE environmental operating principles in accordance with authorized or approved purposes and complies with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental regulations.
• Conducts appropriate programs for improving technical methods applicable to water control activities in SAJ, including the ongoing review and reevaluation of established water control management procedures and methods.

Other Essential Information:

Appointment type:

TERM — 4 Years — Term Appointment Not to Exceed 4 Years and will NOT be made permanent. Please see the "Other Requirements" Section below for further details.

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: 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:

GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes assisting with the design of civil engineering projects and writing and reviewing engineering related reports to ensure compliance with requirements.

GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes working on projects with regular guidance from senior engineers, collecting data through field activities, and assisting with the preparation of reports, plans, and other project documentation.

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in making field inspections, investigations, and recommend plans for collecting technical data needed to determine the elements of the water budget utilizing a highly developed knowledge of professional engineering practices, theories, and methodology of hydrology and hydraulics and meteorology relating to the control, supply, and conservation of water resources.

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.
• Multiple vacancies may be filled.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 35% of the time.
• 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 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.
• 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 may be eligible for situational telework.
• Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 4 years. Term appointments may be extended up to six (6) years.
• Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.