US Army Corps of Engineers
Civil Engineer (Geotechnical), GS-0810-12 (56870)
US Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type Permanent
USACE Organization South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Jacksonville District
Location Jacksonville, FL
Position Overview/Duties Opening and Closing Dates: 18 December 2025–15 January 2026
Position Title: Civil Engineer (Geotechnical), GS-0810-12 (56870)
Duties
Ensure the development of all plans, specifications, and study documents adhere to applicable technical standards, criteria, policies, regulations, and engineering principles to produce accurate, high-quality solutions.
Recommend alternate methods to reduce costs, improve data accuracy or adequacy, and meet critical deadlines.
Prepare comprehensive geotechnical designs for dam and levee projects, including contributing to plans, technical specifications, quality control plans, design document reports, and quality estimates to support construction projects and studies.
Review and provide guidance on work completed by others to ensure technical accuracy, adequacy, and completeness.
Conduct site visits and field inspections in support of civil works construction projects and existing infrastructure.
Manage multiple large projects with short timelines and competing priorities.
Other Conditions And Requirements 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.
Other Requirements
Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
A trial or probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 35% of the time.
This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
This position is eligible for situational telework.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity ( https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants ).
Qualifications Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Salary $103,000.00 - $127,000.00
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Civil Engineer (Geotechnical), GS-0810-12 (56870)
role at
US Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type Permanent
USACE Organization South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Jacksonville District
Location Jacksonville, FL
Position Overview/Duties Opening and Closing Dates: 18 December 2025–15 January 2026
Position Title: Civil Engineer (Geotechnical), GS-0810-12 (56870)
Duties
Ensure the development of all plans, specifications, and study documents adhere to applicable technical standards, criteria, policies, regulations, and engineering principles to produce accurate, high-quality solutions.
Recommend alternate methods to reduce costs, improve data accuracy or adequacy, and meet critical deadlines.
Prepare comprehensive geotechnical designs for dam and levee projects, including contributing to plans, technical specifications, quality control plans, design document reports, and quality estimates to support construction projects and studies.
Review and provide guidance on work completed by others to ensure technical accuracy, adequacy, and completeness.
Conduct site visits and field inspections in support of civil works construction projects and existing infrastructure.
Manage multiple large projects with short timelines and competing priorities.
Other Conditions And Requirements 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.
Other Requirements
Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
A trial or probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 35% of the time.
This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
This position is eligible for situational telework.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity ( https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants ).
Qualifications Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Salary $103,000.00 - $127,000.00
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