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General Engineer
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted today
On-siteWashington, DC$122K – $158KApply by Jun 6, 2026General EngineeringENTJINTJINTPISTJEngineering
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This vacancy is for a GS-0801-13, General Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a General Engineer and be responsible for supporting a variety of engineering and planning assignments/projects involving the architectural, civil, industrial, mechanical, environmental, electrical, urban planning, space planning, and systems engineering disciplines.
- →This position will have to coordinate with headquarters project stakeholders/sponsors and align operational requirements documentation with technical requirements documentation, such as configuration and space standards .
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Coordinate with operational and program offices on infrastructure requirements documentation to support the development, planning, prioritization, and execution of US Coast Guard shore facility projects.
- →Review and evaluate shore infrastructure standards, technical orders, and planning guidance to ensure facility documentation is accurate, aligned with regulations, and supports project analysis and decision-making.
- →Analyze and validate project needs requests and planning documents to determine technical feasibility, cost effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with operational and mission requirements.
- →Investigate and resolve infrastructure planning and engineering issues involving USCG real property, construction, renovation, and sustainment projects to support effective project execution and long-term asset management.
- →Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, recommendations, and project updates to management officials, stakeholders, and project teams to support infrastructure planning, policy development, and project approval decisions.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Public Trust clearance.
- ✓This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
- ✓This position does have a positive education requirement.
- ✓If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
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