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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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NAD and LRD Regional Integration Team Deputy, USACE Headquarters (GS-15) - USACE Headquarters is seeking to fill the exciting role of Regional Integration
Team Deputy for the North Atlantic Division (NAD) and Great Lakes and Ohio River
Division (LRD) within the Directorate of Civil Works (GS-15, Supervisory Program
Manager). Responsibilities of the incumbent include: overseeing program
execution and oversight of the Civil Works program and activities of the Regional
Integration Teams; managing the planning, programming design acquisition, and
construction and operation and maintenance for civil works activities assigned to
USACE MSC Regional Business Centers; participating and providing input for
HQUSACE Program Review Boards and other executive level activities and
coordination associated with the Civil Works mission; applying expert knowledge
on USACE budget development and appropriation process for overseeing and
reviewing Civil Works projects and agreements; developing and reviewing policies,
management plans, and guidance assigned to the Regional Integration Team;
coordinating and partnering with other USACE elements and Regional Integration
Teams to ensure Civil Works mission alignment across the Command;
demonstrating expert skills in briefing high-level officials on topics related to water
resource planning and policies and procedures; communicating with USACE
Officials, stakeholders, and key elements supporting the Civil Works program; and
providing leadership and direction to a team of multi-functional senior level
professional employees providing performance and position management, training,
and balancing work loads. This position will be filled from the Program
Management job series. PCS for this position may be authorized in accordance
with Joint Travel Regulations. For more information, or to apply, please see the
USAJobs posting (announcement number NCFL208490066641).
Chief, Water Resources Division, Norfolk District (GS-15) - The Norfolk District is seeking to fill the role of the Chief of its Water Resources
Division (WRD). The WRD is a unique division which includes the Norfolk District’s
Planning, Regulatory, and Operations Branches, and its mission is "delivering
enduring and essential water resource solutions through collaboration with
partners and stakeholders.” Responsibilities of the incumbent include: executing
significant initiatives, water and related land resources mission, and associated
activities; collaborating within the Norfolk District to negotiate, decide on, and/or
coordinate work-related changes affecting other units; overseeing the scheduling,
utilization, and control of all Civil Works funds allocated to the WRD; providing
direct supervision to three subordinate supervisors, a GS-14 technical expert, one
administrative support position and indirect supervision to 170 employees
(permanent, seasonal, and temporary); providing administrative directions and
making assignments of a broad and general nature covering long range plans and
objectives for the WRD mission; and holding delegated full authority for the
responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, supervising, and directing the
execution of the assigned initiatives, WRD mission, and activities. This position will
be filled from the Program Management job series. Relocation reimbursement for
this position may be authorized in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations. For
more information, or to apply, please see the USAJobs posting (announcement
number SCER208597399036).
Senior Technical Expert, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)) (GS-15) - The Office of the ASA(CW) in Arlington, VA is seeking senior a technical expert on
environmental issues and compliance and general plan formulation and evaluation
(GS-15). Responsibilities of the incumbent include: providing objective and
independent evaluation of Federal water resources projects, after consideration of
all factors that may affect subsequent approvals; evaluating projects for
conformance with policy and planning requirements, existing laws, executive
branch directives, and national water resources planning guidelines; applying a
variety of analytical tools such as life cycle forecasting, economic modeling,
quantitative/quantitative analysis, program evaluation review techniques, and plan
formulation techniques in the evaluation and defense of all available options;
determining if identified water resources needs and plan formulation processes are
reasonable; formulating opinions and making recommendations to the Deputy and
ASA (CW) on report recommendations; applying a comprehensive knowledge of
water resources planning by providing guidance to HQUSACE, FOA, and their
staffs in resolving report issues; advising the ASA(CW), the Chief of Engineers, the
Director of Civil Works or other representatives responsible for presenting the
Army Civil Works legislative project program to Congress and OMB on project,
planning, and policy issues; and maintaining liaison with private industry, trade
associations, and organizations to maintain an awareness of their problems and
concerns and the possible implications for USACe Civil Works policy. This position
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 NCHT208481324122).
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