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Published Feb. 4, 2019
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We like to say the most important thing we do at Norfolk District is hire people. Our strongest competitive advantage is the brainpower of employees, who have pride and confidence in themselves and are committed to organizational values and district objectives.

The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is critical to the district's success in recruiting, developing and retaining high-performance team members. In the future, we will not define the workforce in terms of occupations or services, which are narrow and restrictive, but more in skills and competencies. We will focus on building competencies that help us meet partner and stakeholder requirements.

Norfolk District's current job openings can be found at USAJOBS. All jobs must be applied for through the USAJOBS website.

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Current job announcements

Motor Vehicle Operator

Pay Plan/Series/Grade: WG-5703-08
Organization: Water Resources Division - Operations
Duty Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
Announcement Close: July 21
Who May Apply: Career Transition, Federal Employees - Competitive Service, Land & Base Management, military spouses and veterans
Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/573222500

Applications are accepted thru USA Jobs only. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documentation and information is submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Always be sure to read the complete announcement and questionnaire thoroughly so that you submit the required documents that are related to the appointing authority you are using to apply.

 

Engineering Equipment Operator Helper

Pay Plan/Series/Grade: WG-5716-05, FPL 11
Organization: Water Resources Division
Duty Location: Portsmouth, VA
Announcement Close: 07/14/2020

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/572344500

WHO MAY APPLY: Open to the public. U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

If interested, you may find this announcement and apply with www.usajobs.gov

Applications are accepted thru USA Jobs only. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documentation and information is submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Always be sure to read the complete announcement and questionnaire thoroughly so that you submit the required documents that are related to the appointing authority you are using to apply.

 

Direct hiring actions

Construction Quality Assurance Representative

Grade: GS-0809

Multiple vacancies exist for Construction Quality Assurance Representatives at  various field offices located at Langley Air Force Base, Fort Eustis, Fort A.P. Hill, Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Holston Army Ammunition Plant, and Arlington National Cemetery.  Applicants should have a background in construction and Veterans are preferred.

Applicants interested in any of the above vacancies should submit their resume and any other supporting documentation to: CENAO-RECRUIT@usace.army.mil.

 

Mechanical Engineer

Grade: GS-0830

A vacancy exists for a Mechanical Engineer at Norfolk District’s home office.  Applicants should have a strong background in mechanical design, use of CADD/BIM, and licensure as a Professional Engineer is preferred.

Applicants interested in any of the above vacancies should submit their resume and any other supporting documentation to: CENAO-RECRUIT@usace.army.mil.

 

Civil Engineer

Grade: GS-0810

A vacancy exists for a Civil Engineer at Norfolk District’s home office. Applicants should have a strong background in civil design, use of CADD/BIM, and licensure as a Professional Engineer is preferred.

Applicants interested in any of the above vacancies should submit their resume and any other supporting documentation to: CENAO-RECRUIT@usace.army.mil.

 

Hydraulics, Hydrology, or Coastal Engineer

Grade: GS-0810

Vacancies exist for Hydraulics, Hydrology, or Coastal Engineers at Norfolk District’s home office. Applicants should have a strong background in design, modeling, and licensure as a Professional Engineer is preferred.

Applicants interested in any of the above vacancies should submit their resume and any other supporting documentation to: CENAO-RECRUIT@usace.army.mil.

 

Contact information

Human Resources/Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
803 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-201-7319

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Feb 18 2019

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Operations Branch Design Section Chief Mike Anderson, third from left, poses for a photo with his teammates at Fort Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 12, 2019. The former field artillery soldier worked for USACE Alaska District before arriving at the Norfolk District in 2002. (U.S. Army photo by Andria Allmond)

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 Norfolk District Commander, Col. Patrick Kinsman signs the Norfolk Harbor Navigation Improvements Design Agreement as District employees look on today at the District headquarters building.

Feb 06 2019

Norfolk Harbor Navigation Improvements design agreement signed

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Norfolk District Commander, Col. Patrick Kinsman signs the Norfolk Harbor Navigation Improvements Design Agreement as District employees look on today at the District headquarters building. The executed agreement is a prerequisite to the release of Fiscal Year 2019 Work Plan funds and is the next step following last year's Chief's Report and authorization in the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. The Pre-construction Engineering and Design period is to prepare for and transition into construction of the $270 million project. The Virginia Port Authority is expecting to begin Construction on the western portion of the Thimble Shoal Channel by January 2020.

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Feb 04 2019

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Andria Allmond

Air Force Col. Erin Cluff, 633rd Mission Support Group commander, left, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Commander Col. Patrick Kinsman, talk during a meeting with Matt McKeehan,Norfolk District civil engineer, center, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2019. McKeehan was named Norfolk District Hero of the Week for his work in concert with the 633rd MSG Airmen on the Big Bethel Dam assessment project . (U.S. Army photo by Andria Allmond)

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 Federal hiring event held at Norfolk District

Feb 01 2019

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Andria Allmond

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel greet visitors Wednesday during the 2019 Federal Careers Open House at Norfolk District headquarters on Fort Norfolk, Virginia. About 50 college students and recent graduates attended the annual job fair. (U.S. Army photo/Andria Allmond)

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Jan 25 2019

Norfolk District drives nonperishables to those in time of need

Andria Allmond

Greg Steele, Norfolk District Water Resources Division chief, and Rachel Haug, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District senior planner, hold up a container of donated goods headed for a local food bank at Fort Norfolk, Virginia, Jan. 23, 2019. The team gathered more than 500 pounds of nonperishable goods for those in need.

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Nov 27 2018

USACE Norfolk saves oysters, serves up STEM lesson

Andria Allmond

Shannon Reinheimer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District environmental scientist, volunteers as part of the district oyster reef team hosting Norfolk Christian Schools fifth-grade students with oyster restoration on the Elizabeth River near Fort Norfolk, Va., Nov. 1, 2018. The monthly field trip to the reef offers a lesson in science, technology, engineering and math while helping to bolster the struggling oyster population in the area. (U.S. Army photo by Andria Allmond

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 photo of members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take part in an on-camera interview on the deck of the derrick boat Elizabeth

Nov 07 2018

USACE Elizabeth docked to prep for continued labor

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Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take part in an on-camera interview on the deck of the derrick boat Elizabeth on Oct. 29, 2018. The World War II-era vessel, part of the USACE fleet, is undergoing routine maintenance at Colonna's Shipyard Inc., Norfolk, Va., which will allow it to continue to conduct debris removal, light marine construction and material sampling for years to come. (U.S. Army photo/Andria Allmond)

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 Contractors move "Atomic Annie", an M65-series self-propelled artillery piece into plave at the new Ordnance Training and Heritage Center Building August 8, 2018.

Aug 27 2018

Watching the Atomic Lift

Patrick Bloodgood

Contractors move "Atomic Annie", an M65-series self-propelled artillery piece into plave at the new Ordnance Training and Heritage Center Building August 8, 2018. The following day crews also moved "Anzio Annie", a German-manufactured K5-series rail gun, which was captured by U.S. forces during World War II, to the new facility. Due to the size and weight of theartillery pieces the building will be built around them. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

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 NORFOLK, Va. -- Norfolk District employees have a team "end-of-year" breakfast before they launch into their busiest month of the year: September. The month marks the end of the fiscal year, when contracts and budgets must all be closed out.

Sep 04 2015

PPMD End-of-Year Breakfast

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

NORFOLK, Va. -- Norfolk District employees have a team "end-of-year" breakfast before they launch into their busiest month of the year: September. The month marks the end of the fiscal year, when contracts and budgets must all be closed out.

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Six people standing around in an office Norfolk District Commander, Col. Patrick Kinsman signs the Norfolk Harbor Navigation Improvements Design Agreement as District employees look on today at the District headquarters building. Woman in Air Force uniform on left and male in Army uniform on right talk to each other with a few people sitting at the table around them Federal hiring event held at Norfolk District a man and woman hold a container of nonperishable food Woman in orange life vest and glasses smiles off camera to the right while working outside on a plastic tube used for oyster reef restoration photo of members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take part in an on-camera interview on the deck of the derrick boat Elizabeth Contractors move "Atomic Annie", an M65-series self-propelled artillery piece into plave at the new Ordnance Training and Heritage Center Building August 8, 2018. NORFOLK, Va. -- Norfolk District employees have a team "end-of-year" breakfast before they launch into their busiest month of the year: September. The month marks the end of the fiscal year, when contracts and budgets must all be closed out.

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Careers FAQ

Do I have to join the Army? 

No! In working for the Army Corps of Engineers, you are a CIVILIAN employee of the Department of Defense.

Do you have paid internships?

We do offer paid internships! Refer to our Pathways page to see what openings we may have. 

I'm not an engineer. Are there other types of jobs?

Absolutely. More than half of our jobs are for non-engineers/scientists.

Is there an age limit for USACE jobs?

Generally, no. If a particular position does have a maximum age requirement, the job announcement will provide specific information on this.

Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to apply?

Yes. Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals may be appointed to competitive service Federal jobs.

If I am found to be qualified, will I get an interview?

The decision to interview may depend on a variety of factors, including your ranking against other candidates, the number of positions being filled, and the number of people who applied.

How can I find out for which positions I am qualified?

Vacancy announcements will include the qualification requirements, such as education and/or experience, license requirements, etc. You should review the vacancy announcement to determine whether you meet the requirements for the position.

All of my work experience was obtained while serving in the military. Based on my military rank/grade, how can I find out the civilian salary, pay, and grade level I qualify for?

Your military pay, grade, and rank alone cannot determine your eligibility for a specific civilian salary, grade level, or pay range. On your job application, it is important that you completely and accurately describe the duties you performed during your military service, particularly those military duties that relate directly to the position you are applying for. The agency will then evaluate your qualifications to determine whether you are eligible for the occupation and grade levels advertised on the vacancy announcement. Please be sure to submit all requested documents in a timely manner and follow the application procedures described in the vacancy announcement.

How soon before college graduation can I apply for a Recent Graduate position?

Our job announcement may include a statement regarding accepting applications from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of applying. However, the education must be completed successfully before your start date.