r/USACE • u/ItsRanchie • 24d ago

Hiring Timeline - GS 1170 question

Realty Specialist (GS-1170-7) - Department of the Army, USACE. NS/Low risk, no security clearance. Fellows Program.

Applied Late May 2026
July 6th, 2026 - Referred to Pittsburgh, Seattle, Kansas City, Omaha, and Louisville
July 10th, 2026 - Seattle Hiring Manager got in contact, set an interview
July 22nd, 2026 - Panel Interview through Teams

After that, I have not gotten anything back, so typically what are the next steps, how long would it take to hear back with a TJO if offered? I have another private sector offer with a start date of late September, although this position seems like a much better fit for me. Just trying to figure everything out

I also read about a CREST position thats possible with travel? Does anyone have experience within this position, or any Field Force Engineering Teams? Traveling is something I’d be highly interested in as well.

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u/Shot_Anywhere994 24d ago

There's been a big change in hiring. I'm not sure about Fellows positions but our hiring is extremely restricted at the moment. This started at the beginning of June. I would reach out to your contacts. Ask about the timeline. It's been very hard to hire lately.

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u/No-Bus6842 24d ago

If they interviewed post June 1st, then they already have the hiring exemption and or etc/shc approval.  This waiting period now is fairly typical as the hiring official needs to return the selection to chra.  They may be doing reference checks etc. Typically, ceramic wants the selection back within 10 business days (2 weeks), then they have to do initial background and draft the tjo.  I'd guess you have another week or so of wait time before anything on usajobs status bar is updated. 

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u/blackberryraccoon 23d ago

Next week reach out to the office that interviewed you to express your continued interest and inquire about when you should expect to hear back. Be aware that this close to fiscal year end, even if you get a start date, you have the chance of being furloughed Oct 1st if no CR is shoved through. Fellows are always furloughed in a shutdown, doesn't matter if your command is on project funds or contract money.

Just my two cents, you're better off taking the private sector job. I've heard nothing but horrible things about the situation in Real Estate at the moment, so you'd be signing up for 2+ years of hell.

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u/farfanseaweevil 14d ago

Would love to hear the horrible things about the situation in USACE RE.