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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 Community Toolbox Core Civil Works Planning Guidance Page - This page contains the core Civil Works Planning Guidance required by USACE Planning professionals. This guidance provides the overall direction by which the Corps of Engineers Civil Works projects are formulated, evaluated, and selected for overall implementation and includes the Engineer Regulation and Engineer Pamphlets that have superseded Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100, the Planning Guidance Notebook.
Engineer Regulation 1105-2-103: Policy for Conducting Civil Works Planning Studies - This regulation provides overall direction by which USACE formulates, evaluates, and recommends projects for implementation and other actions to address water resources problems through the Army Civil Works program. The planning process must address the Nation’s water resources needs in a systems context and seek to identify innovative alternatives for application across the full range of the USACE programs and authorities. In parallel with the development of these important planning concepts, this regulation is also intended to be useful for those outside of the USACE (or non-federal partners) authorized to develop water resources projects (Title 33, Section 2231 of U.S. Code (33 USC 2231)). ER 1105-2-1103 supersedes ER 1105-2-100, Chapters 1, 2, and 3, dated 22 April 2000.
Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook - The Planning Guidance Notebook provides the overall direction by which the Corps of Engineers civil works projects are formulated, evaluated, and selected for overall implementation. ER 1105-2-100, the Planning Guidance Notebook will be superseded by several different pieces of new guidance. This December 2023 version of the ER contains the elements of the Planning Guidance Notebook that are still in effect (Chapter 4 and Appendices C, D, E and G).
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Feasibility Report Format and Content Guide (2023) - This guide provides general recommendations for the format and content of USACE feasibility reports with an integrated Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The guide can be used as a starting point for nearly all feasibility reports and is appropriate for use by entry-level to senior planners. It may also be used as a reference for policy reviewers and technical specialists. The format described in the guide is not mandatory.
Planning Workforce Development Guide (2023) - 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. The October 2023 update of the document includes the addition of KSAs and Career Roadmaps for all Planning Sub-Communities of Practice (Plan Formulation, Economics, Environmental, and Cultural Resources) as well as other updates to content and resources
Partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: A Guide for Communities, Local Governments, States, Tribes, and Non-Governmental Organizations (2019) - 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.
The Importance of Early Coordination Under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act - 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.
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More News/What's New Postings
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Environmental and Cultural Resources Section Chief, New England District (GS-13) - New England District is seeking an Environmental and Cultural Resources
Section Chief (GS-13). This position is located in Concord, MA. Responsibilities
include: serving as the Environmental and Cultural Resources Section Chief;
supervising and directing a staff of physical scientists, environmental resource
specialists, ecologists, and archaeologists in the environmental/cultural
evaluation of New England District civil works projects and military projects; and
developing Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements
(EIS), and related studies and activities in compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); amongst other responsibilities. This position
may be filled from the Archeology, General Natural Resources Management and
Biological Sciences, Ecology, General Physical Science, and Chemistry job
series. Relocation expenses may be authorized if the selecting official
determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. For more
information, or to apply, please see the jobs posting.
Environmental Planning Section Chief, Regional Planning and Environmental Division North (GS-13) - Regional Planning and Environmental Division North (RPEDN) is seeking
Environmental Planning Section Chief (GS-13). This position is located at Rock
Island District. Responsibilities include: serving as a senior Environmental
Technical Specialist and providing expert advice, opinions, and
recommendations on biological and historical property aspects of
environmental planning; ensuring that the environmental analysis and planning
work of the team is carried out in an efficient and effective manner by
performing a range of supervisory coordinating and supportive duties and
responsibilities; promoting and incorporating Environmental Operating
Principles into team assignments; developing environmental design features for
incorporation into project design of proposed Civil Works projects; and working
under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief, Environmental
Compliance Branch of the Regional Planning and Environment Division North
(RPEDN). This position may be filled from the Community Planning, Archeology,
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences, Ecology,
Forestry, Fish Biology, and Wildlife Biology job series. This position qualifies for
relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with agency policy. For more
information, or to apply, please see the USAJobs posting (announcement
number CEDC-26-12962799-MP).
Tribal Liaison, Omaha District (GS 12-13) - The Omaha District, Executive Office is seeking a Tribal Liaison (GS 12-13).
Responsibilities include: serving as District Native American Coordinator and
working with the Division, HQUSACE, and other Districts on Native American
issues concerning policy, consultation, and protocol; establishing and
maintaining close working relationships with various Districts' Native American
Coordinators and other Federal agencies in the development and
implementation of the Native American Coordination Program; identifying
Native American issues, anticipating their impacts, and coordinating and
recommending appropriate policy to the District Commander; and fostering
mutually beneficial relations with tribes by identifying, evaluating, and assuring
that the District is proactively responding to tribal concerns in a timely fashion;
among other responsibilities. This position will be filled from the Miscellaneous
Administration and Program job series. This position qualifies for relocation
expenses reimbursement in accordance with agency policy. For more
information, or to apply, please see the USAJobs posting (announcement
number CERH-26-12949474-MP).
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