Direct-Hire Authority
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been granted Direct Hire Authority (DHA) by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for Engineers at the GS-11 through GS-13 grade level (or NSPS pay band 01/02 equivalent) in New Orleans, Louisiana. This authority permits hiring (term, temporary and permanent) without regard to the traditional competitive process of the Federal competitive service employment system.
Applications will be accepted on an open continuous basis. Applicants will receive consideration for placement as needs arise. Positions may be filled at any time from the opening date of this announcement through the closing date. Candidates will be evaluated using established Office of Personnel Management qualification standards along with specific position knowledge, skills, and ability requirements.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible you must be a US citizen and meet all qualification requirements.
LOCATION OF POSITIONS: New Orleans, Louisiana. The work is performed primarily in an office setting although, there are occasions when visits are made to site locations within the District’s boundaries.
Occupations Covered: The following is a listing of the positions authorized under this Direct Hire Authority - 0830 Mechanical Engineer, 0850 Electrical Engineer, 0810 Civil Engineer, 0810 Hydraulic Engineer, and 0810 Structural Engineer.
Qualification Requirements: Requirements vary depending on the career field. The qualification standards are found in the Qualifications Standards Handbook Operating Manual that is published by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Review the Engineer Qualification Requirements here.
Generally, for journeyman GS-11 level (pay band 01 and/or 02 NSPS equivalent) positions, applicants must meet the basic educational requirements stated in the standards above and have sufficient professional engineering experience or a PhD (or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a PhD).
Benefits: Direct Hire employees (terms/permanent) are eligible for health benefits, life insurance, and federal retirement system benefits. For more information on benefits, review the following:
New Employee Flyer and New Employee Benefits Guide.
Incentive: Selected candidates may be eligible for recruitment bonus incentives and first duty travel entitlements. Recruitment bonus may be up to 25% of the annual rate of basic pay provided selectees sign a service agreement for an agreed upon guaranteed length of time for employment.
PAY RATES: Individuals selected under this authority will be eligible for salary progressions as authorized by management under the provisions of the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). Below is the current BASE salary pay schedule for the Engineer occupations. Please note that candidates will also receive a local market supplement of 13.18% (2008 rate) in addition to the base salary listed.
Scientific and Engineering Career Group Schedule #3 Issue Date: 06 JAN 2008
PAY SCHEDULES BASE SALARY (PER ANNUM)
Professional (YD) | Minimum Maximum |
Supervisor/Manager (YF) | Minimum Maximum |
Pay Band 1 |
$26,008 - $62,593 |
Pay Band 1 |
$32,217 - $62,593 |
Pay Band 2 |
$39,407 - $89,217 |
Pay Band 2 |
$57,146 - $110,691 |
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in being considered must submit an application package.
APPLICATION PACKAGE: An application package must contain the following documents: resume, current transcript (student copy is acceptable for the application process only), and DD214, if applicant is a veteran.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
By Mail:
U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans
PO Box 60267
Attn: CEMVN-HR (DHA)
New Orleans, LA 70160-0267
By Fax:
(504) 862-2810
Attn: Engineer Direct Hire Authority
By E-mail:
dhaneworleans@usace.army.mil
We will maintain an applicant supply file so that when a manager has a need he/she can review applications on file. If a manager is interested in considering you for employment, he/she will make direct contact with you to discuss the position. Applicants will be placed into the active inventory on a daily basis for management’s immediate consideration.
LENGTH OF ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATION: Applications will remain active for 1 year from the date the application is received. If after the initial 1 year period the applicant wants to continue receiving consideration, he/she must notify this office in writing that they wish to remain active under this inventory.
Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to maintain current resumes and transcripts. If additional experience and/or education is completed after submitting an application, it is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the updated information.
Points of Contact for additional information with regards to the work assignments:
If you have any other questions, you may contact the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) at (504) 862-2800.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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