Jesse Hester: Summer 2021
Organization History
The US Army Corps of Engineers was established under the authority of the Continental Congress. In 1775, they assigned two sets of one chief engineer and two assistants and placed one in the Grand Army and another in a separate department. During the revolutionary war, General Washington was tasked to gather an engineering force in six months to form a Corps of Engineers. General Washington’s mission served as a catalyst that aided the USACE in educating engineers and officers to assist the US Army. The Corps was tasked to complete various objectives through the establishment of the United States’ westward expansion. The USACE was called upon by local, state, and private organizations to aid them in assembling roads, canals, and harbors for the progressive movement in national expansion.
Mission
Deliver vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with our partners, to secure our Nation, energize our economy, and reduce disaster risk
Job description |
The main responsibilities of this position follows: Conducting on-foot or motorized patrols of project lands and waterways. Inspecting facilities and check for compliance for rules and regulations. Advise visitors concerning water safety, fire prevention, and proper use of lake area in the park. Working in inclement weather which includes rain, cold, heat, and snow. Solving civilian issues regarding private property and USACE property. Working with other organizations (Fire Department, Police Department, and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department) regarding injuries, drownings, or other fatal accidents. Perform gate changes and monitors project areas during flood emergencies. Conduct or direct inspection of beaches, boat ramps, fee collection stations, parking areas, trails, and related facilities.
Benefits & OpportunitiesThe main benefits you will receive as an intern are sick leave, annual leave, holiday pay, paid holidays, overtime, night differential, and Sunday premium. Most shifts will be in the evening if you work in the summer so you will consistently gain night differential and Sunday premium. As a full time employee you will receive medical, dental, vision, life, and long term care insurance. You will also will have a retirement pension. The pay-scale are in the links below, you will mainly start as a GS-4 ($33, 975 Per Year). You will also make many connections with other organizations you work with such as the Police, Fire, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This will help you obtain new skills or advice you care to receive from other employee perspectives. Below I placed some helpful links of pay and official DFW USACE websites for more information.
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QUALIFICATIONS
You must be a US Citizen. Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study.
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Contact Information
John Mathney: Lake Manager
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Helpful Links:
https://www.usajobs.gov/
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2020/DFW.pdf
https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/
https://www.usace.army.mil/About/Mission-and-Vision/
https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/grapevine/
https://www.usajobs.gov/
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2020/DFW.pdf
https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/
https://www.usace.army.mil/About/Mission-and-Vision/
https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/grapevine/
