About the opportunity
This position is located within the Inland Navigation Section of the Albany Field Office, Operations Division, New York District, reporting to the Chief of the Inland Navigation Section. The incumbent works on civil works programs and projects, including river, harbor, and coastal work. Major duties include coordinating scheduling for dredging projects, preparing estimates and pricing data for change orders, managing project integration across scope, schedule, cost, and quality, determining dredging methods and material quantities, developing engineering designs and evaluations for navigational and civil works, and estimating project costs for budget submissions.
Salary and benefits
- Annual salary ranging from $92,344 to $120,050, including applicable locality pay or local market supplement.
- Federal benefits package including health and retirement programs.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized subject to agency determination.
- Relocation and/or recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must meet specialized experience requirements: one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11) or equivalent, involving coordinated scheduling for dredging or construction projects, managing projects for navigation dredging and civil works, determining dredging methods and material quantities, and estimating project costs for budget submissions.
- Must meet basic education requirements for the relevant engineering series or architect series (e.g., bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture, or a combination of education and experience).
- Education substitution for experience is not permitted for this position.
- Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Required documents
- A resume of two pages or less supporting the specialized experience, including employer name, job title, start and end dates with months and years, hours worked per week, and brief description of duties.
- College transcripts if qualifying based on education.
- A copy of required job-related licenses or certifications.
- Cover letter (optional).
- Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable.
When to apply
- Opening date: October 22, 2026.
- Closing date: November 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST).
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account and access the online questionnaire.
- Complete the online application and questionnaire.
- Upload required documents including your resume (two pages or less), transcripts, and licenses or certifications.
- Review your complete application package and submit it by the closing date.
Additional information
- This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Requires submission of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with a background in civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, or general engineering, or architecture, looking to apply their skills to federal civil works and navigation projects.
- Candidates who have gained at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in project management, cost estimation, and dredging or construction coordination.
- Applicants who are U.S. citizens seeking a stable federal career with the Department of the Army in New York.
What should you think carefully about?
- Strict resume length limit of two pages or less, which requires concise presentation of relevant experience.
- Mandatory submission of academic transcripts and required professional licenses or certifications to avoid being rated ineligible.
- The role requires completing a one-year probationary period and submitting financial disclosure reports.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is well-suited for experienced engineers or architects looking to build a career within federal civil infrastructure management, offering hands-on involvement in navigation dredging, project integration, and budgetary planning.
Our take
U.S. citizens meeting the specialized engineering or architectural qualifications and experience thresholds should apply before the November 2, 2026 deadline, ensuring all required documents and transcripts are properly attached.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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