Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architecture Job in Mobile, AL

Vacancy No. CERL-25-12830701-DHAF Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $88,621.00 to $144,043.00 Grade 12 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/10/2025 Close Date 11/19/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Mobile, AL


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

  • This position serves as a Design Manager / Engineering Technical Lead (ETL) within Engineering Division responsible for effectively managing various aspects of planning, design, and construction across a diverse portfolio of Programs.
  • This position is responsible for providing professional engineering expertise in the preparation of contract design drawings, analysis, technical specifications, feasibility studies, and the development of scopes of work.
  • The position requires a broad technical background and experience in various project design management functions.
  • Ensures technical quality for assigned projects and serves as point of contact for issues related to technical quality.
  • Coordinates the planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations for projects
  • Generates quality management plans for assigned projects
  • Facilitates resolution of technical problems by determining actions required, tracking actions to completion, and coordinating resolution with all stakeholders.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Professional Registration in Engineering or Architecture is Required.
  • This position may require TDY 25% of the time
  • Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification within one year of employment.
  • Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08)

Qualifications

Per series below your salary will be set using Special salary or Rest of US salary rate

Salary: (series) 0810/0830/0850: $103,470 - $144,043- Special salary rate
Salary (series) 0801/0808/0819: $88,621 - $137,000-Rest of US salary rate

Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 for 0808 Architecture: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

Basic Requirement for All Professional Engineering: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience for the GS-12:
One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Working on multi-discipline technical study, design, or construction teams familiar with engineering and architectural concepts of vertical, horizontal, civil works, and/or highly technical projects; (2) Conducting technical and quality reviews of engineering and construction products such as designs, plans and specifications, costs, studies, and reports; (3) Experience managing multiple projects or a variety of projects; and/or (4) Demonstrating an in responsibilities or duties in either analysis, design, or construction.

Specialized Experience for the GS-13:
One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Management, oversight, coordination, and execution of multi-discipline technical study, design, or construction teams for complex and/or highly technical projects and/or programs; (2) Serves as the primary point of contact for technical issues related to project design and responds directly to customer, stakeholder, and/or agencies; (3) Provides or oversees technical reviews for quality control and quality assurance; and/or (4) Establishes policy and standard operating procedures to ensure overall design quality.

Must meet the qualification requirement using specialized experience alone--no substitution of education for specialized experience is permitted.

NOTE: You must submit your unofficial transcripts demonstrating a confer date of graduation with your application for this employment opportunity. If selected, official transcripts are REQUIRED to be submitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) 18 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
  • - Student Loan Repayment
  • - Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only)
  • - Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only)
  • - Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS)
  • - Relocation/Recruitment Incentives.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer/ company name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:
Steven McDavid: Steven.D.McDavid@usace.army.mil

In your email for submission on the subject line please state, "This resume is for
RPA#25OCT24RLCESAM0129128

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/19/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Steven McDavid
Phone
251-690-2621
Email
Steven.D.Mcdavid@usace.army.mil
Address
RL-W07404 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE
DO NOT MAIL
Mobile, AL 36628
US

Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.