Location: Washington, DC
Agency: Corps of Engineers
Activity: USACE - Headquarters
Service: Army or Air Force
Desired Grade: O4:O5
Tour Description: 26-6209, Length 1 Year: The Assistant Director for Civil Works at Headquarters, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), operates within a directorate comprising 194 employees under the command of a Major General (O-8).
The incumbent supports the Executive Director by providing expert advice and assistance in the management and oversight of a $7+ billion annual Civil Works program.
This national program encompasses infrastructure development, navigation, flood risk management, environmental restoration, hydropower, regulatory activities, water supply, emergency management, recreation, and interagency coordination.
It supports nine USACE divisions, over 170 field offices, and more than 22,000 personnel who deliver vital water resources and infrastructure projects across the United States.
The Assistant Director serves as the Directorate’s principal staff action control officer, coordinating and managing daily operations, tasking processes, and high-level correspondence to ensure timely and accurate execution of organizational priorities.
The position requires sustained engagement with State and Federal elected and appointed officials, as well as interaction with a wide range of external stakeholders, including public and private organizations and individual citizens, to advance USACE’s Civil Works mission.
Additionally, the Assistant Director synchronizes civil works actions with USACE staff and serves as the conference coordinator and internal synchronizer, ensuring effective planning, communication, and alignment across all Civil Works program activities and initiatives.
To apply, contact: SFC Tabitha Ruckman - 463-298-4378