Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position: Business Travel Conditions will be 10 percent of the time Moving Expenses will be paid Recruitment bonus will NOT be paid Relocation bonus will NOT be paid About the Organization: The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' Vicksburg District is one of 41 Army Corps districts worldwide and one of six districts in the Corps' Mississippi Valley Division (MVD). The Vicksburg District provides quality engineering and other professional products and services to develop and manage the Nation's water resources needs in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. We provide a full range of water resource products and services, including flood control, water supply, navigation, emergency operations, environmental restoration, hydropower and water quality, etc. Our coverage spans 68,000 square miles in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Our goal is to be the Engineer of Choice for the 21st Century and we are looking for the "Best of the Best" to join our team. For more information on our organization, please visit our website at http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil.
Who May Apply: Current Army Civilian Employee DoD Transfer (Excluding Army) Non-DoD Transfer Reinstatement 30% Disabled Veteran Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Persons with Disability Executive Order 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
As the Chief, Geotechnical Branch, Engineering and Construction Division, you will work under the general supervision of the Chief, Engineering and Construction Division, who will rely on you to accomplish program objectives in accordance with general outlines, policies and regulations. This work will be carried out with a staff of professional and technical employees consisting of soils mechanics, civil, geology, and drilling specializations, organizationally divided into 3 sections with Chiefs responsible for their respective functions, projects, and programs.
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