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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY

Department of the Army

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT , NEW YORK PLANNING DIVISION OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NY, NY

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About the Position: Works under the very general administrative direction of the District Commander who makes assignments of a very broad and general nature covering long-range program objectives, plans, and policies.

• USACE New York will be relocating from 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY to Jersey City, NJ in March 2027-you will be required to work in Jersey City NJ at this time*

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About the Position: Works under the very general administrative direction of the District Commander who makes assignments of a very broad and general nature covering long-range program objectives, plans, and policies.

• USACE New York will be relocating from 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY to Jersey City, NJ in March 2027-you will be required to work in Jersey City NJ at this time*

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

New York, NY

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Telework eligible Yes-Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $174,347 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 15

Promotion potential None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel up to 40% for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0110 Economist
• 0193 Archeology
• 0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
• 0808 Architecture
• 0810 Civil Engineering

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

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• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CEDA-26-13062788-MP Control number 885161300

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

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See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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• As Chief, Planning Division, serves as the principal technical advisor, consultant to the District Commander and other District organizations.
• Exercise broad overall management and direction of Planning Division work, programs, and functions.
• Provide advice and recommendations to the Commander concerning planning programs and major studies.
• Organize and formulate long range District planning goals and objectives for current and future program requirements in order to respond to changing national and regional needs.
• Lead, plan, schedule, organize, coordinate, and control the Districts planning program.
• Assure District compliance with all Federal and state environmental legislation, including Acts related to protection of water, air, and restoration of cultural resources, fish and wildlife resources and recreation resources.
• Oversee requirements related to state water quality certification, manages water quality studies and prepares water quality reports.
• Review other agency environmental impact statements, project reports, construction plans and programs for compatibility with Corps plans, programs, and projects.
• Lead and direct the planning support for military customers.
• Assure that optimum participation by interested members of the public (including environmental groups, port and navigation interest, flood control interest, private citizens, and others) is obtained during the planning processes.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Drivers License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Appointment to 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.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to40% of the time.
• This position requires a financial disclosure upon entry and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• Work / Commute in Jersey City NJ starting in March 2027.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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.

Basic Requirement for Engineers: A. Degree: Bachelors degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelors degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.ORB. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Boards eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program.4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelors degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.

Basic Requirement for an Architect:A. Degree: Bachelors degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.ORB. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, or (2) Experience: 1 year of experience in an architects office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of any college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Basic Requirment for Economist 0110: A - Degree in Economics. Possession of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree in economics that included: At least 21 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) in economics; AND At least 3 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of college-level education and experience that includes:Coursework equivalent to a major in economics, including at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus (as detailed in Option A above); PLUS / AND Appropriate experience or additional education that demonstrates professional competence in economic theories, principles, and analytical methods.

Education

Basic Requirement for Archeology 0193: This position has a positive education requirement. All applicants must satisfy Option A, Option B, OR Option C to be found minimally qualified for professional positions in the GS-0193 series:

Option A - Degree in Archeology or Related Curriculum;Possession of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college or university in archeology, or a related curriculum that satisfies the following:

• Coursework Distribution: The curriculum must have included at least 3 semester hours (or equivalent) in each of the following five (5) areas: History of Archeology, Archeology of a Major Geographical Area (such as North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, or Africa).Regional Archeology, Archeological Cultures, or Sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development.Theory and Methods of Archeology (methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques).Archeological Field School, providing a foundational understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work; AND

• Related Coursework: At least six (6) semester hours of related coursework in one or more of the following subjects:Geography, geology, or cultural geography;History, historiography, or historical archeology;Environmental studies;Scientific writing (non-fiction English composition); and/or Surveying; AND Archeological field school (if not credited above). OR

• Related Curriculum (Anthropology, History, etc.): A degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline, provided that the academic curriculum supplied coursework sufficiently similar to the requirements in A.1 and A.2 above, including completion of an archeological field school.

Option B - Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of college-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in Option A above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education that, when combined, equals 100% of the requirement.The coursework must have covered foundational principles, field methodology, theory, and include an archeological field school or equivalent documented field research training.OR Option C - Professional Experience (4-Year Equivalent) Four (4) years of archeological work experience demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. Fieldwork Requirement: The experience must have included archeology field experience (which may include experience gained in an archeological field school).Scope of Experience: Field experience must include a combination of professional work in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written reports.Crew Leadership Capability: Applicants qualifying under this option must demonstrate that, after additional experience under the direction of a higher-grade archeologist, they possess the ability to serve as a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single field location as part of a larger archeological investigation.

Basic Requirment for Biological Science 0401: This position has a positive education requirement. All applicants must satisfy either Option A or Option B to be found minimally qualified for professional positions in the GS-0401 series: Option A - Degree; Possession of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college or university in: Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management,or Chemistry OR A related discipline appropriate to the specific position being filled (e.g., environmental science, ecology, forestry, wildlife biology, fisheries science, botany, zoology, soil science, or range management).

Option B - Combination of Education and Experience; A combination of college-level education and relevant technical/professional experience that includes: Coursework equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or an appropriate related discipline (typically at least 24 semester hours or the equivalent of substantial coursework in foundational biological/natural resource sciences); AND Appropriate professional/technical experience or additional graduate education that, when combined with the applicants coursework, equals 100% of the requirement and demonstrates technical competence comparable to a full 4-year accredited degree in the discipline.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:LeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence

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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes; 1) formulating and establishing long-range organizational planning goals, objectives, program requirements to align with changing national or regional infrastructure needs.; AND 2) directing and reviewing decision documents to ensure compliance with federal regulations and criteria for project economic justification.; AND 3) directing complex environmental analyses and impact assessments to ensure program compliance with federal and state environmental protection legislation; AND 4) managing a multi-branched, professional workforce through subordinate supervisors, including establishing performance standards, evaluating performance, and resolving employee grievances.; AND 5) serving as the principal technical advisor directing the execution of complex feasibility studies and decision documents for Congressional authorization of large-scale public works projects.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

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/.???????

• 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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• One Year Supervisary Probation, if not already completed.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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.

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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.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Required Documents

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your 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 employers 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 whats 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
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
• Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
• 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 persons 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/28/2026 to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13062788).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, 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 additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address RD-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK

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New York, NY 10278

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If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Required Documents

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your 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 employers 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 whats 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
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
• Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
• 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 persons 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/28/2026 to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13062788).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, 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 additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address RD-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK

DO NOT MAIL

New York, NY 10278

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Build Strong With Us at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), where engineering excellence meets public service. As the Nations premier engineering, design, and construction management agency, we deliver innovative and efficient solutions that strengthen national security, support economic growth, and reduce disaster risks for communities across the country.

At USACE, you will find meaningful work, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow your career while making a lasting impact. We seek talented professionals with vision, creativity, leadership, and technical expertise to help solve some of the Nations toughest engineering challenges.

Build your purpose. Build your profession. Build your future. Discover why USACE is a great place to work and Build Strong With Us.

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Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address RD-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK

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New York, NY 10278

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https://www.usace.army.mil/Careers/

Summary

About the Position: Works under the very general administrative direction of the District Commander who makes assignments of a very broad and general nature covering long-range program objectives, plans, and policies.

• USACE New York will be relocating from 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY to Jersey City, NJ in March 2027-you will be required to work in Jersey City NJ at this time*

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New York, NY

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Telework eligible Yes-Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $174,347 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 15

Promotion potential None

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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel up to 40% for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0110 Economist
• 0193 Archeology
• 0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
• 0808 Architecture
• 0810 Civil Engineering

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

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• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

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Announcement number CEDA-26-13062788-MP Control number 885161300

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