Supervisory District Engineer
Want to have positive impact working in diverse environments? Join us at IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction! We collaborate with American Indian Tribes to plan, design, and construct water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. Visit www.ihs.gov/dsfc or email SFCJobs@ihs.gov. The position is eligible for the IHS Student Loan Repayment Program with selection based on IHS priorities and available funds. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021)
This position is being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-26-HQ-13011998-DE for eligibility requirements. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Civil and Environmental Engineer Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) As the District Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for directing, planning, managing, and coordinating the program mission to oversee the design and construction of complex water, sewer and solid waste projects to American Indian Tribes by: Providing supervision and technical guidance of project engineers, as well as technical and administrative staff. Selecting candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Directing planning, design, and construction activities for community and individual water supply, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. Responsible for the production of technical engineering designs, plans, specifications, and engineering studies and reports in the district. Reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations to the Director, DSFC on design, construction practices, project summaries, memoranda of agreement, engineering plans, specifications, engineering studies and final reports Ensuring overall data quality throughout the District in the Sanitation Tracking and Reporting System (STARS).
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form may be required. The selected individual is required to obtain any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. Must have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.