Summary
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.
Duties
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.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.