Civil Engineer; Structural - Gs

Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Chicago District

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Chicago, IL

Develops design details of structural features for structures such as navigation locks, flood walls, floodgates, control structures, pumping station ports, harbors, and bridges, determining the engineering principles that apply. Navigation projects include locks and dams with specific features such as lock miter gates, sector gates, lock emergency gates, tainter valves, complex filling and emptying systems, dam crest gates, tainter gates, roller gates, wicket gates, and emergency bulkheads and hoists.

Flood control projects include flood walls, concrete spillways, gate closure structures, pumping stations, sewer and drainage structures, and channel improvement structures. Port and harbor structures include mooring structures, shoreline retaining walls, breakwaters, piers, and docks.

POSITION:
Structural Engineer, GS-0810-12

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT

• Determine structural design parameters and develop design details of structural features for civil works new construction and modifications projects complicated military projects such as navigation locks and dams, flood control structures (i.e. flood walls, pumping stations, spillways, channel improvements structures, etc), and bridges.
• Develop structural design computations and analyses utilizing latest computer modeling software. Develop contract documents using latest CADD/BIM models for new structures and modifications to existing structures.
• Develop Design Documentation Report (DDR), drawings, and specifications for design-bid-build projects and Request for Proposal (RFP) for a construction contract.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and design analyses completed by A/E Contractors to ensure that design methods and related engineering practices and techniques are in accordance with established project requirements and design standards.
• Perform field inspections, assess structural conditions of civil works structures including flood control structures and locks and dams in support of the Levee Safety Program and Dam Safety Program. Develop assessment reports to document deficiencies and recommendations for repairs or modifications.
• Reviews construction submittals and technical data for compliance with contract plans and specifications and approved design criteria.

• APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
  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
• APPLICANT
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  • (IF APPLICABLE) Basic Requirement (
    
    Note:
    
    You must attach a copy of your transcripts.): ENTER BASIC REQUIREMENT/INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT FROM OPM QUAL STANDARD – COLLOBORATE WITH CHRA
  • (IF APPLICABLE) In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:
  • Experience Requirement: ENTER SPECIALIZED EXPERINCE STATEMENT (OR SCREEN OUT ELELMENT FOR FWS) – COLLOBORATE WITH CHRA

One year of specialized experience which includes applying advanced structural engineering principles and theories to independently develop structural design plans and specifications for civil works projects including navigation locks and dams, bridges, and flood control structures; developing structural design computations and advanced analyses utilizing computer modeling software; assessing structural conditions of structures and recommending corrective actions; evaluating designs submitted by others;

reviewing structural design submittals for conformance with contract plans and specifications; have a good understanding of structural engineering design standards, codes, and practices to meet project and customer needs. Leading a multidisciplinary project design teams in the development of plans, specifications, and studies for engineering projects.

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