Direct hire means that if they like your application, they can hire you right away. Several vacancies are in TX. These could be bachelor or masters students. The 5/7/9 means that they can hire at a level appropriate to education and experience. Other jobs can also be found on the USAJobs website.
* Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/601631300
