Engineering Technician; Civil), GS-, Authority; DHA;

Overview

Announcement Type
TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type
Permanent

USACE Organization
South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Jacksonville District

Locations (City, State)
Wellington, FL

Position Overview/Duties
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for a Engineering Technician in the South Atlantic Division, Jacksonville District, Construction Division, Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Resident Office.

Position Title(s)
Engineering Technician (Civil)

Open Period
13–22 January 2026

Duty Location
Wellington, FL.

• Serve as the QA Data Manager POC for the EAA Reservoir Resident Office.
• Work with the Construction Contractor Data Management personnel to ensure the data management system is kept up-to-date.
• Attend the weekly Contractor’s progress meetings.
• Responsible for the review of all Data Management related submittals for the EAA Reservoir Resident Office.
• Assist in the development of other QA Data Managers through mentoring, training, and review of work products.

We are seeking talented candidates for a Engineering Technician role on the monumental EAA, a $2.9 billion MEGA Project and a cornerstone of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

The EAA A-2 Reservoir is a transformative undertaking, located within the Everglades Agricultural Area, south of Lake Okeechobee. This vital project will construct a state-of-the-art water reservoir and a comprehensive network of supporting infrastructure, crucial to the long-term health of the Everglades ecosystem.

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.

• 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 is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Multiple positions may be filled by this announcement.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• PCS may be authorized.
• 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 its possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.

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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.