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Planning plays a vital role in supporting the Corps of Engineers Civil Works water resources development mission. Through planning activities, including feasibility studies, Continuing Authorities Program studies, watershed studies, comprehensive/large scale studies, general reevaluation studies, validation studies and other post-authorization change studies - and more, Corps planners help decision-makers identify water resources problems, conceive solutions to them, and compare the importance of the inevitable conflicting values inherent in any solution.
The Planning Community Toolbox includes a wealth of information for planners and project delivery teams, including the policy, guidance, processes, and tools that are used every day in planning.
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 Planning Workforce Development Guide - This document provides PCoP members guidance in holistic development based on their individual career goals and the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to excel in USACE water resources planning. JUNE 2020 UPDATE: The Planning Workforce Development Committee has been diligently adding content over the past six months, and all but two appendices are complete. Appendices A and B (Career Roadmaps & KSAs) are still under development and will be added later this year.
Partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: A Guide for Communities, Local Governments, States, Tribes, and Non-Governmental Organizations - Partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: A Guide for Communities, Local Governments, States, Tribes, and Non-Governmental Organizations provides potential sponsors with information on the programs and processes available for non-Federal partners and USACE representatives to work together to address the Nation’s water resources problems. The Guide includes an overview of the USACE Civil Works Program and describes how USACE can work with local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies and other non-Federal partners on activities ranging from technical services and advice to planning and constructing water resources projects. A previous version of this document was originally published as the Project Partnership Kit by IWR back in 1996 and revised in 2001.
Single Phase Feasibility Study Resources - Resources for District Project Delivery Teams and non-Federal sponsors beginning single phase feasibility studies post WRRDA 2014. Materials such as fact sheets and memos can be customized by the teams as needed and reflect single phase feasibility studies (no reconnaissance phase), the 3x3 rule, SMART Planning milestones and processes, and risk-informed planning tools. If you have questions or additions to this list of tools, please let us know at hqplanning@usace.army.mil
Emergency Supplemental Single Phase Feasibility Study Resources - Resources for District Project Delivery Teams and non-Federal sponsors beginning single phase feasibility studies being funded by 2018 Emergency Supplemental appropriations. Materials such as fact sheets and memos can be customized by the teams as needed and reflect single phase feasibility studies (no reconnaissance phase), the 3x3 rule, SMART Planning milestones and processes, and risk-informed planning tools. If you have questions or additions to this list of tools, please let us know at hqplanning@usace.army.mil
DCW Memo on Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness in Project Delivery - The USACE Director of Civil Works in June 2017 challenged the agency to operationalize risk informed decision making in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our project delivery. The new May 2018 policy memo details changes in the planning phase of project development. Documenting the identification, assessment, and management of risks in order to track and manage them is critical for successful project delivery. Further guidance and FAQ are being developed. Please email hqplanning@usace.army.mil to submit your questions.
USACE Planner Database  - It is time for all Planners to update their profiles. The USACE Planner Database has updated functionality and flexibility for recording Planning CoP training, workforce planning, and staffing ATR teams.
SMART Planning Feasibility Studies: A Guide to Coordination and Engagement with the Services - This guide was developed through a collaboration between the Corps, USFWS and NMFS. The Guide provides an overview of the SMART Planning process and demonstrates how key environmental coordination and compliance activities fit into that process. The Guide highlights opportunities for engagement and coordination at all stages of a planning study, re-emphasizing the need for early coordination.
Planning Manual Part II: Risk-Informed Planning - The Planning Manual Part II: Risk Informed Planning documents the state of the practice in risk-informed planning for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Planning Community of Practice. It is a continuation of the original Planning Manual, published by the USACE Institute for Water Resources in 1996.
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More News/What's New Postings
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Economics Formulation Section Chief, Chicago District (GS-13) - The Chicago District is recruiting for the position of the Economics Formulation
Section Chief (GS-13), located in Planning Branch, Planning, Programs and Project
Management Division. The Economics Formulation Section Chief oversees a
seasoned team of Planners, Engineers and Economists with primary responsibility
for the execution of flood risk management and navigation studies. This is an
exciting time to be in Chicago District given a diverse portfolio of studies including
support for other Districts and agencies in northeastern Illinois, northwestern and
central Indiana, and eastern Wisconsin. Responsibilities of the incumbent include:
participating as an active member of Planning Communities of Practice;
coordinating with local, regional, state, and other federal agencies; supporting
District Outreach Program/explaining Corps programs/processes; having
professional knowledge of Economics, Engineering, or Community Planning;
addressing policy issues associated with Civil Works projects; preparing baseline
analyses for Civil Works Studies (economic, plan form, social/cultural); conducting
quality reviews of analyses for technical accuracy and policy compliance;
managing section staff, including hiring, training and evaluating performance; and
overseeing execution of studies by subordinates within established budgets and
schedules. This position may be filled from the Community Planning; Economist;
Landscape Architecture; Civil Engineering; or Environmental Engineering job
series. The incumbent may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in
accordance with agency policy. For more information, or to apply, please see the
USAJobs posting (announcement number SWGJ204841659642).
Economist/Senior Policy Reviewer, Office of Water Project Review, HQUSACE (GS-13/14) Multiple Vacancies - The Office of Water Project Review (OWPR) at USACE Headquarters is seeking to
fill two Economist positions (GS-13/14) to serve as Senior Policy Reviewers
responsible for the review of feasibility reports and other decision documents that
the Director of Civil Works, Deputy Commanding General, and Assistant Secretary
of the Army may request. Responsibilities of the incumbent include: reviewing
controversial and/or complex federal water resources projects; conducting
individual policy compliance assessment of decision documents and formulating
opinions of outside sources and making and providing written recommendations;
providing leadership and direction to assessment team members regarding the
interrelationships of plan formulation, policy, economics, real estate, cost sharing,
and environmental assessments; and assisting in the development and
presentation of information planning documents, particularly those dealing with
navigation, flood control, environmental restoration and other Civil Works projects,
among others. This position may be filled from the Community Planning; Social
Science; Economist; or Civil Engineering job series. PCS expenses for this position
may be authorized in accordance with agency policy. Note: The actual duty station
for this location. will be negotiated upon selection. Salary will vary depending on
duty station location. For more information, or to apply, please see the USAJobs
posting (announcement number NCFL205105926097).
Senior Economic Policy Advisor, USACE Headquarters Planning & Policy Division (GS-15) - USACE Headquarters is recruiting for a new Senior Economic Policy Advisor to the
Planning and Policy Division supporting the Civil Works Program. The incumbent
will be responsible for: providing comprehensive policy studies that impact
legislation, Executive Orders, and Administrative policies for USACE Civil Works
programs and projects; performing policy coordination and consultation with
HQUSACE, Field Operating Agencies, the Assistant Secretary of Army, the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) and other senior staff members; developing
and reviewing legislative policy changes and making recommendations for courses
of action to be taken to increase capability to respond to future water resource
needs of the nation; providing guidance on the development and implementation of
new or modified planning procedures; providing experienced advice on complex
economic and policy issues; developing testimony related to Civil Works policy in
cooperation with HQUSACE, Assistant Secretary of Army Civil Works (ASA(CW)),
and other Federal Agencies; as the SME, providing members of Congress with
authoritative analysis of issues in the area of Water Resources and Management;
and representing USACE on interagency committees, task forces, and other
working groups to develop major national interagency programs in the area of
water resource development and management. This position may be filled from the
Economist; General Engineering; Civil Engineering; General Physical Science; or
Hydrology job series. PCS expenses are authorized for this position in accordance
with the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information, or to apply, please see the
USAJobs posting (announcement number NCFL204894811896). NOTE: The duty
location for this position may be negotiated upon selection.
Deputy, Planning Community of Practice, USACE Headquarters (GS-15) - USACE Headquarters is advertising for an exciting opportunity to fill the dual-
hatted positions of Chief of the Planning Development Branch and Deputy Chief of
the enterprise-wide Planning Community of Practice (PCoP). The incumbent will
be responsible for utilizing knowledge to implement initiatives and missions of
SMART planning; directing the organization on technical reviews and evaluations
of nationwide water resource problems and policies; organizing and leading the
PCoP including the Planning Advisory Board, 4 Planning sub-Cops, and providing
oversight and direction to the Planning Centers of Expertise; planning, directing,
and coordinating the development, research, operation standardization, and
technical requirements of the Planning program; managing, directing, and
providing oversight of training and workforce development programs for planners
throughout the USACE enterprise, including execution of the Planning Associates
Program and the Water Resources Certified Planner Program; and developing and
presenting training courses for Corps employees involved in the planning of Civil
Works water resources projects. This position may be filled from the Community
Planning; Social Science; Economist; Geography; General Anthropology;
Archelogy; General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences;
Ecology; General Engineering; General Physical Science; or Oceanography job
series. PCS expenses are authorized for this position in accordance with the Joint
Travel Regulations. For more information, or to apply, please see the USAJobs
posting (announcement number NCFL203573176167R). NOTE: This is a re-
announcement. If you previously applied to the announcement that closed in April,
you must reapply to be considered. In addition, the duty location for this position
may be negotiated upon selection.
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