Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Position Title: Crane Operator

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:38:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/2020 - 12/21/2020 Position Title: Crane Operator Series/Grade: XF-5725-12 Full Performance Level: XF-12 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $28.76 - $33.57 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Position Title: Deckhand, Revetment Units

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:18:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/20 - 12/21/20 Position Title: Deckhand, Revetment Units Series/Grade: XF-5788-06 Full Performance Level: XF-06 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is Ensley Engineer Yard. Hourly Salary Range: $19.15 - $22.34 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Seasonal

Position Title: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:15:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/2020 - 12/21/2020 Position Title: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Series/Grade: XF-2606-12 Full Performance Level: XF-12 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $28.76 - $33.57 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. Citizens

Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:29:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 12/15/2020 - 12/21/2020 Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin NOTE: This position is DUAL-RATED to the position of Master, XH-5784-13. If qualified and possesses appropriate U.S. Coast Guard License/Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform the duties of this position during the absence of the Master in a dual-rated capacity. Series/Grade: XH-5784-11 Full Performance Level: XH-11 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is Ensley Engineer Yard. Hourly Salary Range: $34.06 - $39.74 Work Schedule: Seasonal

Position Title: Maintenance Scheduler/Planner

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:56:00 GMT

USACE Memphis DistrictWe are seeking motivated individuals to work in Operations DivisionPUBLIC

Position Title: Welder

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:46:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 11/16 - 11/20/2020 Position Title: Welder Series/Grade: WG-3703-10 Full Performance Level: WG-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard Hourly Salary Range: $25.58- $29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Up to 10% Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Alert: Homeowners should not pay contractors seeking payment for blue roof

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:57:00 GMT

Louisiana homeowners who receive a notice of payment owed for the installation of federally installed blue roof after Hurricanes Laura and Delta should not pay. FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which manages the Blue Roof Program, have been alerted by some homeowners that they are receiving letters demanding payment for the installation of a blue tarp, used to waterproof hurricane-damaged roofs. The contractor further threatens to place a lien against the owner’s home. Survivors who receive this notice should not pay. The Blue Roof program is free. A subcontractor cannot demand payment or file a lien against a property of a survivor who received a blue tarp.

DHA Announcement: Maintenance Mechanic

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:13:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 10/26 - 10/30 Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic Series/Grade: WG-4749-10 Full Performance Level: WG-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard Hourly Salary Range: $25.58- $29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is 25% or more Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

DHA Announcement: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:02:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 10/26/2020 - 10/30/2020 Position Title: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Series/Grade: XF-5803-10 Full Performance Level: XF-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel with the Mat Loading Unit and mandatory overtime. Hourly Salary Range: $25.58 – 29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

DHA Announcement: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:02:00 GMT

Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:28:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 10/26/2020 - 10/30/2020 Position Title: Assistant Master, Towboat (DR) - Motor Vessel Goodwin Series/Grade: XH-5784-11 Full Performance Level: XH-11 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is Ensley Engineer Yard. Hourly Salary Range: $34.06 - $39.74Click here to enter text. Work Schedule: Seasonal Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel is greater than 50% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

DHA Announcement Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Press Operations — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

USACE Memphis District We are seeking motivated individuals to work in Operations Division PUBLIC

Corps to recruit at WOC Career Fair and Hiring Event

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:18:00 GMT

We will be recruiting post-secondary students, recent graduates and journeyman level using direct hire authority for multiple disciplines and grade levels, from grades GS-03 to GS-15. Depending on position/location selected for, promotion potential will be the GS-05, 07, 09, 11,12, and 13 level. We encourage students, graduates, and practicing professionals to stop by to attend Career Fair.

Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority and Corps to sign new Project Cooperation Agreement

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:36:00 GMT

WHAT: The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District will hold a Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Signing Ceremony. The new PCA removes both the Northwest Tennessee Harbor Project federal limit on financial obligations and the 50-year limitation. The PCA signing is the culmination of a successful joint effort to both improve the PCA and make the great partnership between the two agencies even greater. WHEN: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority, 4480 Cates Landing Road, Tiptonville, TN 38079

DHA Job Announcement: Civil Engineer, GS-0810-07/09/11/12

Press Operations — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:22:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 09/16/20 – 09/18/20

DHA Job Announcement: R&H C&M Foreman

Press Operations — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:58:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 – 09/15/20

DHA Job Announcement: Steersman/1st Mate/Assistant Master, Motor Vessel Mississippi

Press Operations — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:42:00 GMT

Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 - 09/15/20

DHA Job Announcement - Metal Worker Welder, Plant Section

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:36:00 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR POSITIONS FILLED UNDER DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY (DHA) FOR: Certain Competitive Service Positions covered by Section 9905, Opening and Closing Dates: 09/08 - 09/14, Position Title: Metal Worker Welder, Series/Grade: WG-3801-11, Full Performance Level: WG-11, Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, Hourly Salary Range: $27.15- $31.64, Work Schedule: Full-Time, Appointment Type: Permanent

Blue Roof Program sign-up station opening in Lake Charles

Press Operations — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:58:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has opened a Blue Roof Sign-Up Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 21, 2020. The program is currently active in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes and is free to homeowners.