Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent serves as project design engineer for earthwork and structural foundation features for civil engineering projects being planned, constructed or operated by the Kansas City District.

Directs and coordinates other employees' work in the performance of geotechnical investigations for earthwork and foundation features of both planned and completed structures.

Monitors and evaluates the integrity and safety of completed water retention structures with the regard to the performance of the geotechnical components.

Performs site inspections as required for geotechnical engineering aspects of both field investigations and construction.

Conducts geotechnical review of investigations, feasibility studies, design documents, and plans and specifications prepared by Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms.

Provides technical advice and consultation to other District elements on geotechnical problems.