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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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Environmental Resources Branch Chief, Sacramento District (GS-14) - Sacramento District is recruiting to fill the position of Environmental Resources
Branch Chief in its Planning Division (GS-14). The Environmental Resources Branch
Chief serves as the authority on environmental compliance matters for the District,
responsible for planning and directing the accomplishment of investigations and
analyses pertaining to environmental, cultural, and recreation aspects of water
resources projects and other Civil Works and Military work undertaken by the
District in a region covering portions of eight states with great environmental and
cultural diversity. Responsibilities of the incumbent include supervising a staff of
approximately 35 employees in a variety of professional, technical, and support
work; establishing priorities and ensuring quantity, quality, and timeliness of work
products necessary to accomplish the assigned mission; providing technical
advice to the District Engineer and staff chiefs in establishing policies and program
objectives; and representing the District Engineer on committees or in meetings
with Federal, state, and local agencies, and interested groups and persons. This
position may be filled from the Social Science; Archeology; General Natural
Resources Management and Biological Sciences; Landscape Architecture; or
General Physical Science job series. This position may qualify for PCS allowances
in accordance with agency policy. For more information, or to apply, please see the
USAJobs posting (announcement number WTKC207232560024).
Planning Division Deputy Chief, Sacramento District (GS-14) - Sacramento District is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Chief, Planning Division
(GS-14). The Deputy Chief of the Planning Division (PD) ensures coordination and
consistency in procedures and reporting across the Water Resources Branch,
Environmental Resources Branch, and PD Executive Office and represents the
Chief in overall program discussions and decisions. Responsibilities of the
incumbent include evaluating incoming policies, directives, correspondence, and
requests for information, including data calls, to determine and direct any
necessary action, such as training, guidance, responses or reports; in the absence
of the PD Chief, serves personally and through the two branch chiefs as the senior
technical consultant and advisor to the District Commander on plan formulation
and environmental activities; helps facilitate liaison with the general public,
newspapers, radio and television, Federal and local agencies, civic, social, and
professional organizations on matters of mutual interest or concern; prepares
situation reports and other reports to communicate the PD status of operation to
the District Commander and higher echelons; and serves as the lead for oversight
and tracking execution of the operating budget, in alignment with district and
regional budget formulation and execution guidance. This position may be filled
from the Community Planning; Social Science; Economist; Archeology; General
Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences; Civil Engineering; or
General Physical Science job series. This position may qualify for PCS allowances
in accordance with agency policy. For more information, or to apply, please see the
USAJobs posting (announcement number WTKC207421687464).
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Engineer Research and Development Center 