Civil Engineer

About the Position: Responsible for soil design problems, subsurface investigations, soil testing, and interpretation for levee and earth dam projects. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties are listed at full performance grade level, GS-12:

Perform engineering analysis and design relative to soils selection, slope stability and under seepage impacts on earth and masonry structures.

Select engineering characteristics of soils for design of earth structure and foundations.

Review results of previous tests on similar soils for comparison. Study performance of structures constructed with or on same type of soil.

Review publications to locate new applications.

Conduct design analysis to determine stability of slopes.

Select areas to be studied considering height and composition of embankment or cut and/or depth and characteristics of foundation.

Use complex mathematical analysis method to determine hydraulic forces affecting earth and masonry structures.

Apply engineering judgment and an established method of analysis to recommend location and size of berms or pressure-relief wells.

Develop extent of soils data required for project under consideration.

Perform technical assistance work in support of plans and specifications preparation and field construction operations involving soils, concrete, or other materials

Make field inspection of soil conditions during construction of projects.