Civil Engineer; Hydraulics), GS

Position: Civil Engineer (Hydraulics), GS-0810-12 (71036)

Civil Engineer (Hydraulics), GS-0810-12 (71036)

Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

USACE Organization South Pacific Division (SPD) - Albuquerque District

Location Albuquerque, NM

Position Overview Serves as a Senior Water Management Specialist responsible for the analysis, operation, and control of complex, multipurpose water control systems and hydrologic basins throughout the Albuquerque District. The role manages water resources for flood control, water supply, hydropower, recreation, and environmental enhancement. Responsibilities include developing water control manuals, operating real‑time forecasting systems, and leading the use of advanced modeling tools such as River Ware and GIS.

Major

Duties

• Water Control Operations and Flood Event Management (20%) – Maintain continuous surveillance of large, complex water control systems; analyze precipitation, runoff, channel conditions, and meteorological data; issue operational instructions and flood control forecasts; coordinate with agencies and hydroelectric operators and respond during emergency events, including non‑standard work hours.
• River Ware Model Development and Hydrologic Studies (50%) – Lead development, calibration, and implementation of URGWOM models; conduct basin‑wide hydro meteorologic investigations; recommend changes in project criteria; develop new tools and methods; apply GIS in model development.
• Product Development and Team Participation (15%) – Serve on multidisciplinary product development teams as the water management expert; provide guidance, assignments, and quality assurance to engineers, scientists, and technicians; interface with team leads and section chiefs for workload and performance management.
• Technical Communication and Project Documentation (15%) – Prepare internal and external correspondence including Congressional inquiries and public reports; author scopes of work, project study plans, status reports, and cost control documentation; participate in briefings, conferences, and contract administration related to hydrologic modeling and water policy.

Minimum Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in professional engineering from an ABET‑accredited program, including a major in engineering or at least 24 semester hours in engineering (12 upper‑level) in specified areas.
• Alternatively, a combination of education and experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering and the ability to apply engineering principles equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the field.

Minimum Experience Requirement (GS‑12 Level)

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level.
• Experience must include: operation and analysis of multipurpose water control systems; development and use of hydraulic and hydrologic models (e.g., River Ware); preparation of flood reports, operation manuals, and technical assessments; coordination with federal, state, or local agencies on water management issues.

Other Requirements

• Applications must be submitted within the posted job posting window.
• US citizenship required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register for Selective Service.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Position includes 25% temporary duty or business travel and a supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

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Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM requirements: https:///

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

Salary $70,000.00–$85,000.00 for 3 months ago (Albuquerque, NM)

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