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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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Core Planning Policies and Guidance
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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and selected for overall implementation and includes the Engineer Regulation and Engineer Pamphlets that have superseded Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100, the Planning Guidance Notebook.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 (2021) - 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 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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Archeologist, St. Paul District/Regional Planning and Environmental Division North (GS 9-12) - St. Paul District, Regional Planning and Environmental Division North (RPEDN) is
recruiting for an Archeologist (GS 9-12). Responsibilities include: providing
technical guidance and facilitating coordination of cultural resource-oriented work
output for other Army installations including those with jurisdiction outside the
District geographic boundaries; participating in Branch management through the
development of work schedules and budget processing for cultural resource
activities; managing and reviewing work activities of lower-graded personnel,
serving as team member or team leader, and serving as pro tem in absence of
Section Chief or other team leader(s); and serving as team leader responsible for
leading the efforts of a team of technical specialists assigned to accomplish a
project study or report within the Branch/Planning Division; among other
responsibilities. This position will be filled from the Archeology job series. This
position does not qualify for relocation expenses reimbursement. For more
information, or to apply, please see the USAJobs posting (announcement number
CERG1698904053HW).
Public Affairs Deputy, North Atlantic Division (GS-13) - North Atlantic Division (NAD) is looking to fill its Public Affairs Deputy role (GS-13).
Responsibilities include: developing, reviewing, and producing innovative
communication materials, such as data visualization, infographics, command
messages, fact sheets, brochures, briefing slides, posters, and multimedia
presentations; independently researching, planning, designing, and executing a
worldwide web outreach program in conjunction with agency partners; establishing
policies and processes for efficient web content management of the NAD site; and
integrating digital media elements into communication strategy and public affairs
plans; among other responsibilities. This position will be filled from the Public
Affairs 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 CERD241366000259).
Director, Tribal Nations Technical Center of Expertise (GS-14) - The Tribal Nations Technical Center of Expertise (TNTCX) is seeking a new
Director (GS-14), with a duty station in Albuquerque, NM. Responsibilities include:
overseeing work for the TNTCX; justifying plans, actions, and recommendations,
and furnishing and obtaining information regarding planning, funding progress
reports, direction, and execution of projects; assigning work to subordinates based
on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of
assignments, and the capabilities of employees; and serving as the principal point
of contact between HQUSACE and the various Tribal Nations. This position will be
filled from the Program Management 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
CERI241430858878D).
Environmental Team Interdisciplinary Planner, Savannah District (GS-12) - The Savannah District, Planning, Programs and Project Management Division,
Planning Branch's environmental team is seeking a Biologist/Ecologist/Physical
Scientist/Environmental Engineer (GS-12). Responsibilities include: performing
lead environmental planner duties for projects with emphasis upon natural
ecological systems and human-environmental relationships; reviewing and
providing input on environmental aspects of planning and design reports;
determining environmental requirements and procedures for District activities;
recommending environmental alternatives during planning activities; and
performing studies and research related to various basic environmental conditions,
such as ecological inventories, pre-impoundment and post-impoundment
monitoring; among other responsibilities. This position may be filled from the
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences, Ecology,
Environmental Engineering, or General Physical Science 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 CERL241267997344). This position is also open to the public via a Direct
Hire Authority solicitation under a separate announcement (see USAJobs
announcement CERL241267992151HW).
Program Manager, Planning, Programs & Project Management Division, Savannah District (GS-14) - The Savannah District, Planning, Programs and Project Management Division is
seeking a supervisory Program Manager (GS-14). Responsibilities include:
directing the formulation of the district's ten-year Civil Works program and annual
program budget; maintaining the district's project management AIS P2 system;
planning, directing, and reviewing the district's efforts to ensure quality in all
aspects of project delivery; supervising and directing the Program and Project
Management Division; and directing allocation of project resources in accordance
with PMPs to assure objectives and commitments are effectively met. This position
will be filled from the Program Management 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
CERL241360627400).
Senior Plan Formulator, Sacramento District (GS-12) - The Sacramento District Planning Division is seeking a Senior Plan Formulator (GS-
12) to join its team. Responsibilities include: conducting water and related land
resources studies for community needs and water resource problem areas;
preparing study conclusions and recommendations based on evaluations and in
accordance with established policy, regulations, and the views of local sponsors,
agencies, and public interests; coordinating the activities of a range of technical
specialists (e.g., economists, engineers, cultural resources specialists,
environmentalists) ensuring their products meet the requirements of the study;
and using professional knowledge of the Water Resource Planning process to
identify problems and arrive at a recommendation for water resource studies;
among other responsibilities. This position may be filled from the Community
Planning, General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences,
Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or General Physical
Science 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 CERI241496330202HW).
Plan Formulation Section Chief, Southwestern Division Regional Planning and Environmental Center (GS-14) - The Planning and Environmental Center (RPEC) is hiring a Plan Formulation Section
Chief (GS-14) as a temporary promotion not to exceed one year, with potential to
be extendable for up to 5 years. Duty stations may be Forth Worth, TX; Galveston,
TX; Little Rock, AR; and Tulsa, OK. Responsibilities include: serving as SWD’s
subject matter expert on quality control for water and related land resource project
plan formulation and Civil Works (CW) policy compliance performed within the
RPEC’s area of operation; providing technical expertise and guidance on plan
formulation and policy matters to leadership at SWD districts, other government
agencies and private interests; assisting and serving as an advisor to the regional
district Commanders, Regional Planning Director, Chief, SWD Planning and Policy
Division at SWD HQs, and the SWD Division Commander on matters regarding plan
formulation and the planning process; and establishing overall planning goals and
objectives for RPEC and for the districts, consistent with HQUSACE initiatives;
among other responsibilities. This position may be filled from the Community
Planning, Economist, Archelogy, General Natural Resources Management and
Biological Sciences, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering,
Environmental Engineering, or General Physical Science 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 CERK241346908028). This position is also open to non-competitive
eligibilities under a separate announcement (see USAJobs announcement
CERK241346905400).
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