Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12, Reassignment (91778)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) – Caribbean District

Locations (City, State)

Jacksonville, FL

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Position Overview/Duties

This is an internal announcement for a Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12, in the South Atlantic Division, Caribbean District, Engineering Division.

Position Title: Civil Engineer

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

Open Period: 23 January-12 February 2026

Duty Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico or Jacksonville, FL.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Design:

• Serve as technical lead for planning and design of site development projects including: Earthen dams, levees, channels, pump stations, stormwater facilities, culverts, and mitigation elements.
• Primary responsibility: Advanced (expert level) proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is critical for this position. Candidates must possess a strong command of advanced features for detailed civil engineering design, modeling, and drafting. This includes utilizing tools for complex surface modeling, 3D design, and precise engineering documentation.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D to develop construction plans, and specifications, and prepare engineering inputs for environmental compliance.
• Develop comprehensive civil engineering work products
• Technical reports, construction plans and specs, O&M manuals.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and inspections to assess conditions and gather field data.
• Perform design calculations: grading, drainage, erosion control, stormwater systems, and site layouts.

Quality Management:

• Lead quality control and technical review of all work products.
• Coordinate with Project Delivery Teams to define project scope, level of effort, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, bid-ability, constructability, operability, and environmental considerations.
• Review contractor and A/E deliverables for accuracy and completeness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in civil/site design, infrastructure rehabilitation, or related work.
• Advance (expert level) proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Civil 3D and engineering analysis software.

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.
• 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• 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.
• 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.

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 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/

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.