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Chief, Engineering and Construction Division

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersBuffalo, New York, United StatesFull-time$154,707 - $197,200 per yearPosted Nov 11, 2026Closes Nov 20, 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring for the position of Chief, Engineering and Construction Division in Buffalo, New York, United States. It is listed as a full-time, leadership position.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring for the position of Chief, Engineering and Construction Division in Buffalo, New York, United States. It is listed as a full-time, leadership position.

The listing gives the pay as $154,707 - $197,200 per year.

The advert does not mention visa sponsorship. If you would move to United States for this job, check the official work permit route first (DGJ Insight lists it where we have it).

Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 11, 2026; applications close on Nov 20, 2026.

Employer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Job type
Full-time
Level (from the title)
leadership
Pay
$154,707 - $197,200 per year
Found
Nov 11, 2026 on USAJobs
Closes
Nov 20, 2026
Employer text
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Updated Nov 11, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 102% above the benchmark.

This job: $154,707 to 197,200

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

Official routes: USCIS

Job description

About the role

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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 Civilian Employees of the Command Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 Reinstatement 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 Supervisory Interdisciplinary (0810/0819/0830/0850): See "Education" Section.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement in the "Education" Section, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience 1.) Managing Civil Works and/or Military programs, leading and providing guidance to ensure program and project execution.

2.) Establishing long-range goals for multi-year civil works or military programs by working with Federal, State, local officials, contractors and/or other stakeholders3.) Performing the full range of personnel activities including performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, approvals for personnel actions, and recruiting new talent. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

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. This position requires registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Leadership Oral Communication Program Management Technical Credibility Written Communication 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).

Corporate Leadership: Serve as a corporate leader within the District, Region, and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), ensuring clear communication, comprehensive risk management, and strategic decision-making.,Program and Project Management: Provide effective management and supervisory control over the execution of Military and Civil Works programs, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and policies.,Project Oversight: Control project funds in accordance with the Project Management Plan (PMP) and provide supervision, leadership, and guidance to subordinate staff throughout the project delivery process.,Strategic Guidance: Act as an authoritative source for decisions and guidance related to program and project objectives, ensuring proper execution of plans.,Stakeholder Engagement: Establish strong partnerships with all stakeholders to ensure collaborative, sustainable alliances.,Leadership Development: Develop leadership talent through coaching, mentoring, and guiding others to reach their full potential.,Budget Oversight: Oversee the development and submission of Military and Civil Works programs and budget data for USACE proposals and adjustments.,Technical Expertise: Serve as the technical authority on engineering and construction matters related to the projects, including coordination and oversight of major infrastructure programs.,Quality Control: Ensure that quality control and assurance procedures are effectively implemented across all projects, including audits and performance evaluations.

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