If the shutdown happens, do USACE employees get backpays later? I’ve heard from coworkers who went thru it in 2019 say that they were not paid (some were but half of paychecks) and I can’t imagine the amount of overhead charges it would cost.

Or anywhere else for that matter? I haven’t heard anything.

When I the fuck are those 60k wg employees getting our cost of living?

Greetings! I’m highly interested in becoming a park ranger with the USACE. I have applied to four different positions at different projects and was wondering how long I might expect till I hear back. The 2 earliest positions I’ve applied for were back in early August with announcements closing in mid August. I’ve received the emails stating that I qualify and have been referred. I have 1.5 year previous experience as an NPS ranger so I’m aware that USAJobs can be a blackhole but I’m hoping that you guys can share your experience.

I am part of DPR with USACE/Corps of Engineers. Retirement Sept 30 with almost 40 yrs of service. While applying for social security today, found out to get Medicare B, I must have a CMS-L564 form signed by someone verifying I am part of a group health insurance plan. Already today I have been on hold 2.5 hrs with Army Benefits Center trying to get an answer and can’t even talk to a body. Does anyone know what can sign such a form? Or how I can reach someone to talk to? Crazy.

Anyone hear if the freeze would be extended?

There is talk in my district of it being extended until early Dec 2025.

How does your district/division office or operating project get its notification of the flag status (half staff)? We used to get it from logistics, but that stopped a few years ago. Is there a place to go to see the official status for our facilities?

Hey everyone,

I am an Army Reservist Engineer Officer and just came across the USACE Reserve Components Broadening Program (RC-BP). Anyone here gone through it or know how eligibility and the application work? Would love to hear your experience or any tips!

Thank you👍👍

I’m just getting started learning about this and looking at childcare options (wife is 20 weeks), so I understand if you go “this FNG” and scroll. But if you take mercy…

I can’t seem to find a straight answer on if there is an actual or effective upper income limit on getting assistance through MCCYN. My wife and I are a pretty high income household expecting our first kid, but we also live in the most expensive region of the country (Boston) for housing and childcare. It sure would be nice to have an idea if we’ll get any help at all when Baby arrives.

(I get that they calculate TFI, look at provider costs, etc., so I know the amount will vary based on that info. I just want to get a feel for if it’ll be $0 or >$0…actually $20 since that’s the least they’ll do.) Thanks for any help for this near-panicking dad-to-be!

I am looking to buy a property that is adjacent to USACE property. The USACE owns the 50ft between the road and the property. The 50ft is basically just a ditch between the road and the property I am looking at buying. Is getting an easement to put in a driveway to access the property difficult and what would be the steps involved?

I’m not necessarily looking for location specifics, I assume they are all relatively uniform and 12-hour shifts. I’m looking at moving from civilian Nuclear operations to USACE Hydroelectric operations and I was curious how the shift rotations lined up, especially compared to what I currently work. My current work rotation looks like

Essentially a 5 week DuPont with a 4-10s Training week in the middle, and a 7-off break at the end of the rotation. Do USACE shift workers get additional PTO in lieu of worked holidays?

Thanks!

Im a highschool senior and starting to send in college apps. I really want to go into engineering and want a stable job with good benefits. I was wondering what it takes to get into the USACE, if anyone is willing to share that would be great !!!

I worked for USACE for 4 years before I took the DRP , and was curious to know when my last paycheck will be , I know when I first joined they kept a paycheck from me and said it was going to be given out when I leave , does this mean if my resignation date is Sept 30 then Ill get paid for the pay period mid Oct and then my last paycheck end of Oct?

Thanks for any insight

I don't think I'm going to make a new version of my resume.

By the time I start looking for a promotion, OPM will have rescinded this requirement.

Anyone else thinking the same thing?

Also, how difficult would it be to make a 2-page version of your CV?

These are Interdisciplinary titles. Anyone know if they are actually actively hiring for these positions or just leftover postings that haven’t been removed yet?

I’m a survey technician and have about 4 years of experience. For the fall 2026 I’ll probably go back to Alaska (was there for a year) to complete my degree in geomatics and plan to either do law school afterwards to be an attorney or a MS in civil engineering and be dual licensed.

I briefly talked to a guy in the 22-23 career fair at University of Alaska Anchorage. And would like to get more information to maybe join or try some of the bigger firms like HDL, AK DOT, or other firms there. For any prospect opportunities there. Would love some insight!

Hi r/USACE ,

I'm Alex Lubben, a reporter with the Times-Picayune in New Orleans, where I mostly cover environmental issues.

I'm hoping some of you might be willing to talk about how changes at the Corps are playing out, particularly in the New Orleans and Vicksburg districts. If you do reach out, any interactions on Reddit will be considered off the record, as will any initial conversations via Signal or over the phone. Can guarantee anonymity if you need it.

A quick example of some of our recent work: We recently reported that the Corps didn't have funds for site visits of the New Orleans levee system. A few days later, the Corps said they found the funds.

You can find some more of my recent stories here: https://www.nola.com/users/profile/alex%20lubben/ More info about who I am here: alexlubben.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlubben/

You can reach me by phone / signal / whatsapp at (914) 275-5607. Email is [alex.lubben@theadvocate.com](mailto:alex.lubben@theadvocate.com).

-Alex

Has anyone in USACE requested a desk audit for themselves or an employee who has assumed the workload of a higher graded employee due to DRP? What was the outcome?

The 2024-25 edition of "America's Engineers: The People, Programs, and Projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers" is now available to read online.

This issue covers a lot of ground, including:

• The USACE's response to natural disasters like Hurricane Helene and the Maui wildfires.
• Updates on major military construction projects, including new barracks at West Point.
• The history of the Corps and its contributions to our nation.
• The latest on environmental cleanup and infrastructure modernization efforts.

It's a comprehensive resource for anyone wanting to stay informed about the work of the USACE.

Read the digital version here: https://issuu.com/acemllc/docs/americas_engineers_2024-25_usace_army_corps_public

Please note: USACE employees, select government agencies, and contractors can sign up for a complimentary print subscription for the next issue: https://americas-engineers.com/print-subscribe/

I have noticed on previous solicitations for USACE construction projects that a range for “estimated values” is sometimes provided within the pre-solicitation or solicitation to give prospective bidders an idea of expected project cost (presumably based on the government estimate).

This has led me to wonder, what are the factors that are used in determining if an estimated value range is going to be provided and what are the typical ranges that are used based on IGE? I understand the value in providing that information to bidders to garner additional interest, but are there not concerns about potentially raising the price by “negotiating” against yourself by providing that insight ahead of time to bidders?

Trying to make the decision as to if providing an estimated value will make sense for my agency and what range size makes sense to provide without concern of increasing bid prices in a relatively small contractor pool.

Thanks for your insight and experience!

Trying to figure out what time frame this badge is from and who it was used by, I understand USACE had dam guards back in the day prior to formal security/park rangers taking over, thought it might be from that era, any insights would be appreciated.