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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Department of the Army

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Location

Salary

$120,348 - $191,916

per year

Type

Closes

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GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and coordinating large-scale projects in fields like engineering, biology, or science for the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers in Alaska, ensuring everything from planning to completion stays on budget and meets goals.

It requires working closely with teams, partners, and the public to solve problems and handle technical challenges.

A good fit would be someone with experience managing complex projects and a relevant degree in a scientific or engineering field, who enjoys teamwork and staying organized.

Key Requirements

  • Completion of a four-year degree or equivalent in a professional field such as biology, engineering, architecture, chemistry, geology, or physical science
  • One year of specialized experience managing planning, design, and execution of large-scale engineering or construction projects
  • Experience integrating technical requirements, stakeholder interests, and regulatory guidance into management plans
  • Proven ability to resolve complex technical, programmatic, and financial issues to meet project milestones
  • Strong skills in leading teams, coordinating with partners, and communicating with stakeholders and the public
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to monitor progress, costs, schedules, and make necessary adjustments

Full Job Description

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: Leads and coordinates projects from start to finish, making sure work is planned well, stays on track, and meets goals.

Works with teams, partners, and the public to solve problems, manage costs and schedules, and ensure successful results.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Requirement: This position has a basic entry requirement.

The entry requirement requires completion of education or a combination of education and experience sufficient to be comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a four-year course of study with a major in the professional or scientific field.

Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management Individual Occupational Requirements for possible ways to meet the basic requirements.

Biologist 0401 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ All Professional Engineering Positions 0800 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Architecture Series 0808 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Chemist 1320 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ Geologist 1350 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/ Physical Scientist 1301 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; 1) managing the planning, design, and execution of large-scale engineering or construction projects; 2) integrating diverse technical requirements, stakeholder interests, and regulatory guidance into a comprehensive management plan; and 3) resolving complex technical, programmatic, and financial issues to ensure project milestones are met.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Major Duties:

  • Plans and manages projects from start to finish to meet goals, timelines, and budgets.
  • Leads teams and works with partners to coordinate tasks and keep work moving forward.
  • Monitors progress, costs, and schedules and makes adjustments when needed.
  • Reviews and approves project plans, reports, and changes to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Communicates with stakeholders and the public to address concerns and share updates.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CEDD-26-12933855-DHA