Civil Engineer

U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service

Software Engineering

Savannah, GA, USA

Posted on May 7, 2026

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.

Major Duties

Coordinates and integrates the development of project management plans to include schedules, budgets, work breakdown structure, acquisition plans, and design and construction quality control plans.Updates PROMIS/PPDS scheduling information for assigned projects for District Civil Project Review Board presentations ensuring the accuracy of budget estimate and CEFMS cost data.Furnishes and updates schedules and resource data to functional elements for use in justifying resource needs.Disseminates current schedules, budgets and issues to functional elements and Project Management Division and reviews execution of projects related to responsible O and M projects when assigned to other district elements.Ensures adequate cross-functional input from planning, project management, engineering, construction, real estate, legal and other internal disciplines.Works with district elements and outside agencies, to develop needed support for execution of assigned navigation projects.Negotiates, recognizes the need for new or different courses of action; analyzes and evaluates facts; resolves problems of major significance; and integrates all facets of assigned projects.Including technical or environmental problems, potential fiscal and physical delays, contract awards, outstanding claims and change orders, wrecks and obstructions and pertinent regulatory permit applications.Serves as District focal point and public/customer interface and bears responsibility for all matters relating to assigned O and M projects to include preparation of long-term dredge material disposal management plans.Provides technical direction for all matters related to O and M of navigation projects. Drafts scopes of work for acquisition of O and M contracts, including dredging.Monitors channel conditions and analyzes shoaling to continuously perform trade-off decisions for contract formulations. Works closely with the Dredging team to formulate dredging orders based on changing channel conditions.Orders surveys of the harbor as necessary to perform such analysis.Makes periodic visits to project sites to observe conditions, progress of work, construction methods and to monitor the effectiveness of quality assurance/quality control systems.Recognize and proactively resolve issues that threaten assigned project costs or schedules, fully coordinating with functional elements in the process.Anticipates internal scheduling, budget manpower or quality assurance problems and resolves themProvides guidance to other OPMs under the direction of the Section Chief for assigned tasks and projects associated with Navigation O and M projects.

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.

Evaluations

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.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: https://usace.yellogov.com/external/requisitions/Z8hzJK96OSA4pa7Wa2Lxpg Thanks. 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 05/14/2026 to receive consideration.

What to Expect Next

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.

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's 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.

Other Information

This announcement uses the Civil Engineer 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. 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. 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.