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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.

Core Planning Policies and Guidance
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 Black Dot Image 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and selected for overall implementation and includes the Engineer Regulation and Engineer Pamphlets that have superseded Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100, the Planning Guidance Notebook.
 Black Dot Image 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.
 Black Dot Image 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).
 
Key Resources
 Black Dot Image 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.
 Black Dot Image 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
 Black Dot Image 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.
 Black Dot Image 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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Policy and Guidance Updates
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Planning Community Webinars
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Other News
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Notices
 Black Dot Image Chief, Regional Planning Environment Division South (GS-15) - Regional Planning Environment Division South is seeking a new Chief (GS-15) to serve as the principal spokesperson for civil works planning activities and be responsible for the total planning efforts of the assigned districts. Responsibilities include: planning, scheduling, organizing, coordinating, and accomplishing the districts’ civil works planning activities such as reconnaissance and feasibility investigations, flood plain management services, and coordination of federal/state planning programs; making recommendations with supporting justifications for higher authority or making decisions within the limits of authority that affect the initiation, curtailment, or termination of various major studies or projects; overseeing the development of the scope, level, and degree of technical analysis to be employed in planning studies necessary to obtain quality results within cost and schedule; preparing information and data to support the investigation portion of the districts’ annual budget submission to Congress, as well as related budget information for the Continuing Authorities Program and Technical Services; among other responsibilities. This position may be filled from the Community Planning, Social Science, Economist, Geography, Archeology, General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences, Ecology, Fish Biology, Wildlife Biology, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Physical Science, Hydrology, or Geology 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 CERG245460152871).
 Black Dot Image Senior Tribal Liaison, Headquarters (GS-14) - The USACE Headquarters Civil Works Integration Division, Future Directions Branch is seeking a remote Senior Tribal Liaison (GS-14) to function as a staff advisor for all Civil Works planning and policy matters relating to the USACE tribal nations program. Responsibilities include: leading the daily implementation of Tribal Liaison responsibilities at the Headquarters level, including consultation accountability for the enterprise and advising/supporting HQ with national consultations; ensuring enterprise implementation and utilization of the Tribal Nations Consultation/Coordination Database; assessing the performance of nationwide Tribal consultation and identifying areas to focus nationwide training development, in collaboration with district and regional Tribal subject matter experts; leading agency efforts for Administration Reports on Tribal Initiatives and other Administration Priorities; and providing timely responses to inquiries from Tribal Nations, the Administration, and Congress; amongst other responsibilities. This position may be filled from the Social Science, Archeology, General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences, Civil Engineering, or General Physical Science job series. Note: This position is fully remote and does not qualify for relocation expenses reimbursement. For more information, or to apply, please see the USAJobs posting (announcement number CERA245401196373).
 Black Dot Image Social Scientist/Economist/Geographer, Southwestern Division (GS-13) - Southwestern Division (SWD) is seeking a Social Scientist/Economist/Geographer (GS-13). Responsibilities include: providing technical and policy expertise on economics and social science matters for Civil Works water resources and related projects within SWD; supporting, facilitating, and coordinating Civil Works planning program execution mission of the District within the Regional Business Center (RBC); maintaining situational awareness of regional and District projects and programs to facilitate sharing of best practices; providing technical oversight and monitoring the districts’ quality control programs for planning studies and activities, and related reports developed by other elements (e.g., engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance elements); acting or assisting as the SWD environmental justice coordinator in the monitoring of all Districts' implementation of environmental justice activities and evaluation from initiation studies through construction of the project; identifying planning education and training requirements, and coordinating development of training with Division and district planning chiefs, HQUSACE, and other Federal agencies. This position may be filled from the Social Science, Economist, or Geography job series. This position does not qualify for relocation expenses reimbursement. For more information, or to apply, please see the USAJobs posting (announcement number CERK5273914319).

 

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