Retired Engineers Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as the Project Manager for the District's hydrographic survey program, overseeing surveys that support navigation channels, harbors, dredging, and other civil works projects.
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Duties
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• Supervises the survey crews, dredge inspectors and coordinates all hydrographic survey work/projects.
• Serves as the technical advisor on hydrographic survey procedures and standards.
• Attends pre-bid and pre-solicitation meetings to discuss and clarify hydrographic survey requirements concerning scheduling, work layout, accident prevention and/or work progress.
• Prepares correspondence and is responsible for all reports regarding survey activities.
• Develops new techniques to analyze hydrographic surveys.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examinations and/or evaluations.
• This position requires heavy lifting up to 30lbs.
• This position requires the incumbent to maintain basic CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position may require a one-year supervisory probationary period, unless the appointment has previously met the requirements.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a US Army Corps of Engineers motorboat license.
• This position may be mission essential.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.
Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Manage hydrographic survey projects supporting navigation channels, harbors, dredging, flood control, and/or civil works program, 2) Perform quality assurance to ensure projects are in compliance with federal and agency regulations, 3) Prepare technical reports, correspondence, and/or recommendations for leadership and stakeholders to include, contractors, federal, state and local agencies and 4) Supervise and manage multidisciplinary personnel by assigning work and establishing priorities.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information

• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• 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) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized.

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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.
Benefits
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