US Army Corps of Engineers · 1 day ago
Interdisciplinary(Technical Expert/Materials), GS-0806/0810-14 (48898)
Rock Island, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking an experienced Materials Engineering professional to serve as the national technical specialist and principal advisor on concrete materials used for the design, construction, repair, and evaluation of inland navigation locks and dams. The role involves developing engineering publications, managing specialized engineering work, and providing expert consulting and technical support to USACE districts and other agencies.
Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing, reviewing, and updating engineering publications, criteria, and guidance related to concrete materials for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Managing, overseeing, and reviewing the specialized engineering work of others, including analyses, designs, and technical products, to ensure national consistency and compliance with established criteria for concrete materials
Leading and collaborating on research and development efforts with industry and centers like the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to identify needs, advance understanding, and create new design tools and methods for concrete in navigation structures
Providing expert consulting, technical support, and training to USACE districts and other agencies, which includes traveling to project sites to participate in inspections, analysis, and quality assurance oversight
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
One year of specialized experience which includes providing engineering technical direction to multidisciplinary teams in the design of new lock and dams, repair of existing lock and dams, and evaluating the performance of organizational lock and dam infrastructure
Developing, updating, and enforcing policy, guidance, or other instruction for inland navigation
Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) Certification at the time of application
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
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 possession to operate vehicles
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration
Benefits
Direct deposit of pay is required.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) Certification at the time of application.
Company
US Army Corps of Engineers
U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve White
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Elizabeth McCullough, CDFM-A, MBA
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