Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA Certain Personnel Workforce for DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Civil Engineer (Geotechnical), GS-0810-13 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division (NWD), Omaha District, Engineering Division in the Omaha District Dam Safety Section within the Dam Safety Section.

As a Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) in the Omaha District, Dam Safety Section, you will:

Serves as a senior technical expert on all corresponding aspects of a dam safety program including analysis, evaluation, design, maintenance, structural and operational modifications, and emergency incident preparedness and response of dams.

Lead multi-discipline teams in the development of quality control plans, design cost estimates, and design/contract packages during the planning, design, reporting, contract document, construction and operation and maintenance phases of a project.

Evaluate engineering technical reports, plans, specifications, and designs for accuracy of results, conformance with policy and instructions to ensure, compliance with established criteria, sound engineering principles, and professional practices.

Provide administrative support to the dam safety program through coordinating various initiatives including, but not limited to, Dam Safety Risk Communication, Army and Air Force Dam Safety Programs, and Section 408 review coordination