US Army Corps of Engineers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring! Our next employee could be YOU. Join us for a Maritime Career Opportunities Virtual Hiring Event. We will be recruiting Wage Grade positions focused on maritime career fields using direct hire authority in grade levels from 02 to 16. Depending on position/location selected, promotion potential will be the 03-16 levels. We encourage practicing professions to register and submit resumes early. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e6_mXuE9

Looking ahead: August 30, 2024, is the deadline to submit proposals for the Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development. Learn how to participate at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ejbWERF

Lt. Gen Scott Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, today briefed the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about the response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Md. A replay of today's session can be seen here: https://lnkd.in/gNvxrnPA (Photos by Patrick Bloodgood)

Tune in for the latest episode of Inside the Castle! In this episode, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the Army's 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, sits down to discuss his tenure and the efforts of the organization. Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g_KfuyC Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRYbYRG DVIDS: https://lnkd.in/gBCbvBd

Reminder: The National Levee Safety Program is seeking feedback on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines. A list of questions to help guide your feedback, along with information on how to submit comments, is available at www.leveesafety.org. Click on “Guidelines.” Feedback should be submitted no later than July 31, 2024.

Happy 4th of July from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers! Today, we celebrate freedom, unity, and the hard work that built our nation. Enjoy the fireworks and festivities safely! As a reminder, fireworks are not allowed on any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed lands.   Based on federal regulations, possession of explosives or explosive devices of any kind, including fireworks or other pyrotechnics, is prohibited unless written permission has been received from the District Commander. Fireworks can be an explicit danger to the surrounding public, wildlife, and habitat so please check with your local city, county and state governments to find a permissible location for using fireworks.

For our employees: There is still time to participate in this year's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey!

BIG NEWS!! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, and the states of Illinois and Michigan signed a project partnership agreement this week for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, moving the project forward into construction phase. This milestone agreement allows $274 million in federal funding, including $226 million provided by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and $114 million in state funding to be used for construction of the first of three construction increments of the $1.15 billion project designed to prevent the upstream movement of aquatic nuisance species into the Great Lakes. Read the news release here for more information: https://lnkd.in/ewgjmKY6

It is never to early to prepare for hurricanes. Potential threats from hurricanes include powerful winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, tornadoes, and landslides. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9UmBrh

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is the recipient of the National Academy of Construction’s 2024 Recognition of Special Achievement Award for their work on the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project at Isabella Lake. “The NAC is thrilled to select the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project for our third annual Recognition of Special Achievement Award,” announced NAC President and CEO Edd Gibson in a press release. “This award highlights and celebrates innovation, safety, and resourcefulness in planning and solving design challenges among international practitioners in the engineering, design, and construction industries, and the Sacramento District’s project delivery team at Isabella Dam rose to top of this year’s nominees by excelling in all areas judged.” Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/gaNwDdGQ