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
US Army Corps of Engineers
Armed Forces
Washington, DC 206,300 followers
Engineering solutions for our Nation’s toughest challenges
About us
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mission: Provide vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen our Nation’s security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vision: A GREAT engineering force of highly disciplined people working with our partners through disciplined thought and action to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the Nation’s engineering challenges.
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http://www.usace.army.mil/
External link for US Army Corps of Engineers
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1776
- Specialties
- Civil Works Projects, Environmental Services, Construction, Recreation Opportunities, and Military Support Operations
Locations
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Primary
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20314, US
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1325 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814, US
Employees at US Army Corps of Engineers
Updates
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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.
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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.
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For our employees: There is still time to participate in this year's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey!
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is focused on operationalizing the philosophy of people first, and we are committed to promoting and maintaining a positive command climate, where all are treated with dignity and respect and feel as valued members of the Team. As your Command Sergeant Major, I want you to know that the USACE leadership values each of you and ask that you spare a few minutes to participate in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. This is your opportunity to share with us your thoughts, ideas, concerns and anything that affects us as an organization both positively and negatively. Together we can continue to elevate this organization and its people to the highest levels. Thanks in advance for embarking on this journey of change, where you and your Families are always placed first, as without you we cannot deliver the program. Emails for the FEVS survey come from EVAC@opm.gov, with the subject line “2024 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.” If you see that in your inbox, please participate! Douglas W. Galick 15th Command Sergeant Major US Army Corps of Engineers
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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
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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
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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
USACE garners prestigious NAC award for Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project
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Today USACE will hold the first of two Virtual Information Session to learn about the Report to Congress on Future Water Resources. The information sessions will discuss the open Federal Register notice that invites non-federal agencies to submit proposals for projects to be considered for the report. Proposals can be for feasibility studies, water resources development projects, and programmatic modifications to environmental infrastructure assistance programs that need congressional authorization. The session will also discuss the criteria that proposals must meet to be included in the 2025 Annual Report to Congress. The deadline for proposal submission to be considered for the 2025 Report is August 30, 2024. Join us this afternoon at 3PM Eastern: Log into the Web Meeting at: https://lnkd.in/g7Rx5r74 Use the WebEx "Call Me" feature OR join by phone 1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free Access code: 2833 691 3953 For more information on the Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development: https://lnkd.in/gFM4jcJb
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For our employees: The 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) is an annual government-wide survey, administered by OPM, which measures federal employees' perceptions of critical work-life areas that drive employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention across the workforce. The FEVS is open through July 5, 2024. Let your voice be heard, take the FEVS today!
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There is still time!
Coming up: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Real Estate Division will participate in a hiring event at the International Right of Way Association's 70th Annual International Education Conference in Long Beach. Join us later this month and build your future with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers! Learn more and submit your resume: https://lnkd.in/eD-cThS5 #usacecareers #armycivilian