Interdisciplinary

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

Plans and assigns studies, projects and/or areas of responsibility within overall work schedules. Plans and executes geologic and construction materials projects for large dams, power plants and other engineering projects

Resolves problems of significance to the overall scope of operations which have an impact on affected and supported activities, including modifications to overall scheduling of crews, rendering guidance or decisions on complex geologic problems.

Keeps appraised of timeliness, adequacy and status of overall work through contacts, discussions, observations and review of reports and completed work products.

Investigates and recommends solutions to varying foundation problems including landslides, underground cavities, faults, joints, bedding planes, erratic weathering of rock and underlying ground water conditions encountered in geologic provinces.

Support the district HTRW design program, which involves support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other agencies.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Education Requirement: Geology: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. Degree must be documented on an official transcript. Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a official transcript. Minimum Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience which includes being responsible for planning and executing investigations required to characterize and determine the horizontal and vertical extent of contamination for a number of waste sites. Investigations include both soil and groundwater explorations. This experience is typical of work performed at the GS-12 level with oversight from more senior personnel. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS POSITION.

Evaluations

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

How to apply Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: https://usace.yellogov.com/external/requisitions/HIwWwQ2foh9ycG6LVoo3aAhttps://usace.yellogov.com/external/requisitions/HIwWwQ2foh9ycG6LVoo3aAhttps://usace.yellogov.com/external/requisitions/HIwWwQ2foh9ycG6LVoo3aA To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted. The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/05/2026 to receive consideration.

Other information This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoDdirect hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers & Scientists position Career Management Directorate. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized