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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This full-time job is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, in Walla Walla, Washington, and has 1 vacancy. The work covers engineering and architecture contracts for civil works construction projects. Standout points: the hire uses Direct Hire Authority, a Professional Engineer or Professional Architect license is required, and occasional travel (about 15% of the time) may be needed.

Telework eligible1 vacancy in Walla Walla, WA; multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States can apply. The job is open to the public.

What you would do

  • Plan, organize, and review engineers' work on architect-engineer contract task orders.
  • Develop independent government cost estimates for architecture and engineering services.
  • Coordinate with contracting officers to negotiate scope, schedule, and cost with contractors.
  • Prepare detailed plans and specifications, and conduct planning studies and investigations.
  • Review engineering work such as hydraulic analysis, surveying, mapping, and cost engineering.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, the next lower grade. This means developing architect-engineer contracts or task orders for civil works projects, or applying engineering design knowledge to civil works projects by developing and coordinating plans and specifications. Your resume must describe this experience in detail.

With education: A bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET, or a degree with calculus and advanced science or engineering courses in five of seven listed areas, can qualify for engineering jobs. Architect applicants need a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field with specific course hours. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current state Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Architect license or registration
  • Valid state driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, dates by month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Responses to the online questionnaire
  • Copy of transcripts, required if you qualify through education
  • Copy of your PE or Professional Architect license or registration
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your application package, including your resume, questionnaire answers, and supporting documents, is reviewed to check whether you meet the qualification requirements. Incomplete packages, missing transcripts or license proof, and resumes longer than two pages can lead to removal or an ineligible rating, and inflated qualifications can cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach proof of your PE or Professional Architect license with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Describe your civil works contract or task order work in detail on your resume, including hours per week.
  • If you qualify through education, attach transcripts from accredited schools, and keep your resume to two pages or less.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized if the move is in the government's interest.

Conditions of employment:

  • Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Valid state driver's license to operate vehicles
  • Temporary duty or business travel of about 15% of the time
  • Transcripts must be submitted with your application
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service registration statement
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • May require a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and yearly after
  • Selection may be restricted by Department of Defense displaced employee referral rules

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$89,508 – $127,443 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Walla Walla, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Architecture (0808), Civil Engineering (0810), Electrical Engineering (0850), General Engineering (0801), Mechanical Engineering (0830)
Announcement
CEDE-27-13106453 DHA

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