Interdisciplinary (Comm Plan/Bio/Gen Eng/Land Arc/Arc/Civ Eng/Mech Eng/Phy Sci)

About the opportunity

The selected candidate will serve as a GS-13 Project Manager leading the Upper Mississippi River Restoration (UMRR) Program or similar program for the St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This position involves managing, controlling, coordinating, and executing assigned ecosystem restoration projects of substantial scope and complexity. The PM will negotiate and integrate district functions, sponsor needs, and multi-agency commitments while controlling project milestones, schedules, budgets, and environmental restoration plans across federal, state, and local partnerships.

Salary and benefits

• Annual base salary range between $106,437 and $150,852 per year, depending on duty location and locality pay.
• Saint Paul, MN salary: $116,038 – $150,852
• St. Louis, MO salary: $109,137 – $141,880
• Rock Island, IL salary: $108,137 – $140,580
• Brainerd, MN / Winona, MN / Fountain City, WI / La Crosse, WI / Champaign, IL salary: $106,437 – $138,370
• Standard federal employment benefits.

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must meet basic educational and/or experience qualifications for one of the following occupational series: Community Planning (0020), Biologist (0401), General Engineer (0801), Landscape Architect (0807), Architect (0808), Civil Engineer (0810), Mechanical Engineer (0830), or Physical Scientist (1301).
• Must possess at least one year of GS-13 specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in federal service, including leading interdisciplinary teams through all project execution phases, communicating with local sponsors/agencies/public, and resolving complex project issues.
• No education substitution is permitted for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.

Required documents

• Resume: Must be 2 pages or less and include employer name, job title, start/end dates (month/year), hours worked per week, and detailed duties for each position (resumes longer than 2 pages will be disqualified).
• Responses to the online application questionnaire.
• College Transcripts: Required if qualifying based on education or to fulfill individual occupational requirements.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Optional Cover Letter.
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable.
• Foreign education evaluation by an accredited private organization if using foreign degree credentials.

When to apply

• Applications open on August 27, 2026.
• Application closing date is September 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account.
• Click Apply to access the online application questionnaire and system.
• Select and attach your resume (max 2 pages) and required supporting documents from your USAJOBS profile.
• Complete the online questionnaire in USA Staffing.
• Verify that all required documentation is attached and submit the complete application package prior to 11:59 PM EST on September 10, 2026.

Additional information

• Preferred duty location is Saint Paul, MN; additional negotiable locations include Brainerd, MN; Winona, MN; Fountain City, WI; La Crosse, WI; Rock Island, IL; Champaign, IL; and St. Louis, MO.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses is not authorized.
• Requires a 1-year probationary period upon appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.