Civil Engineer (Hydraulics/Hydrologic), GS-0810-13/14, Reassignment, Detail or 120-Day Temp Promotion (44881)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Other

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) Headquarters

Locations (City, State)

Atlanta, GA

Multiple Locations

Position Overview/Duties

This is an internal announcement for a Civil Engineer (Water Management & Geospatial Engineer), GS-0810-13/14, in the South Atlantic Division, Headquarters, Engineering and Construction Division located in Atlanta, GA.

Position Title: Civil Engineer (Hydraulics/Hydrologic)

Series/Grade: GS-0810-13/14

Who May Apply: This position is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. You must be a GS-12, GS-13, or GS-14 to qualify.

Open Period: 6-20 October 2025

Duty Location: determined upon selection.

Interested candidates should provide their resume in the TMP, and be prepared to provide current SF-50 and first and second level supervisor endorsement upon request.

• Current permanent USACE GS-13 and GS-14 will be considered for details at the same grade (up to 6 months).
• Current permanent GS-12 will be considered for temporary promotions not to exceed 120 days.

Position Description:

The South Atlantic Division is seeking a senior technical expert to lead water management and geospatial engineering programs. This position oversees reservoir operations, water quality, and hydrologic/hydraulic studies that support safe, efficient, and compliant management of Corps projects across the region. The role requires independent decision-making during both routine operations and emergency situations, often with direct impacts on public safety and regional resources.

In addition, the position serves as the Division’s subject matter expert for enterprise GIS, advancing geospatial systems that support infrastructure readiness, decision-making, and interagency coordination. The selected candidate will provide leadership, consultation, and representation across federal, state, local, and professional forums.

Duties:

• Oversee and advise on reservoir regulation, water quality, hydrology, and hydraulics.
• Lead development, review, and approval of water control and drought management plans.
• Provide technical leadership for strategic planning, workload sharing, and quality management.
• Serve as Division SME and liaison for enterprise GIS, advancing data integration and decision support.
• Represent the Division with federal, state, local, and public stakeholders on water and geospatial issues.

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.
• Current State Registration as a Professional Engineer is required.
• Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.              
• 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.

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).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

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.