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29 Mar 2019
Career Fair Draws Interest, Job Offers Extended
With the New York District below full staffing levels largely due to a wave of retirements, Commander Col. Thomas Asbery implemented an innovative method to hire staff more quickly than the usual tedious process, which can take up to 120 days. He found the solution by using the federal government’s Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) and a District career fair.
29 Mar 2019
Career Fair Draws Interest, Job Offers Extended
New York District Commander implements innovative method to hire staff more quickly.
28 Mar 2019
Norfolk District commander discusses Corps’ collaborative posture at symposium
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Commander Col. Patrick Kinsman reviewed the district’s position regarding federal policy and environmental issues at the Environment Virginia Symposium held Tuesday at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va.
28 Mar 2019
Norfolk District commander discusses Corps’ collaborative posture at symposium
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Commander Col. Patrick Kinsman reviewed the district’s position regarding federal policy and environmental issues at the Environment Virginia Symposium held Tuesday at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va.
28 Mar 2019
Corps awards $990,000 contract to Jacksonville, N.C.-based small business
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Jacksonville, North Carolina-based Military & Federal Construction Company Inc. a contract for $998,383 to upgrade intersections for Roads C and G at Defense Logistics Agency Richmond.
27 Mar 2019
Small Business Industry Day Attracts 40 Companies
In an effort to engage the business community, the New York District held a Small Business Industry Day in Lower Manhattan attracting 60 representatives from over 40 companies around the region.
22 Mar 2019
USACE Commanding General visits New York District, presents Caven Point employee with prestigious award
Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Chief of Engineers visited New York District and reviewed current projects, thanked District employees, and presented a prestigious award.
22 Mar 2019
USACE Commanding General visits New York District, presents Caven Point employee with prestigious award
Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Chief of Engineers visited New York District and reviewed current projects, thanked District employees, and presented a prestigious award.
15 Mar 2019
Norfolk District pours out the word on Virginia Flood Awareness Week
This week is Virginia Flood Awareness Week, addressing the nation’s most common and costly natural disaster. The observance foreshadows the Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1, and is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Dam Safety and Floodplain Management – the commonwealth’s national flood insurance coordinator.
15 Mar 2019
Norfolk District pours out the word on Virginia Flood Awareness Week
This week is Virginia Flood Awareness Week, addressing the nation’s most common and costly natural disaster. The observance foreshadows the Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1, and is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Dam Safety and Floodplain Management – the commonwealth’s national flood insurance coordinator.
14 Mar 2019
New York & New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries Study Interim Report on Display at Public Meetings
In the Little Theater at the Westchester County Center in White Plains New York, about 150 people gathered to learn more about the New York & New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries study (NYNJHATS). The study is a component of the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study that was completed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division. Both studies will address coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable populations, property, ecosystems, and infrastructure affected by Hurricane Sandy in the United States' North Atlantic region.
14 Mar 2019
New York & New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries Study Interim Report on Display at Public Meetings
In Westchester County, N.Y. several people gathered to learn more about the New York & New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries study, a component of the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study.
8 Mar 2019
District begins dredging of Plymouth Harbor Federal Navigation Project
Vessels wanting to enter Plymouth waters, as dredging to remove shoals from the Plymouth Harbor federal navigation project in Massachusetts is currently underway and on schedule.
8 Mar 2019
New England District begins dredging of Plymouth Harbor Federal Navigation Project
Vessels wanting to enter Plymouth waters, as dredging to remove shoals from the Plymouth Harbor federal navigation project in Massachusetts is currently underway and on schedule.
8 Mar 2019
West Hill Dam team, bird watchers participate in bird counting event
Local bird watchers descended upon West Hill Dam armed with pen, paper and a few binoculars to participate in West Hill Dam’s annual Backyard Bird Count. The event took place Feb. 17 and was co-hosted by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. The organization has been hosting the count at District project for 20 years.
8 Mar 2019
District, contractor complete repair work to Scituate Harbor Jetty
After sustaining damage during Winter Storm Juno in 2015, the Scituate Harbor North Jetty in Scituate, Massachusetts has been successfully repaired.
8 Mar 2019
System Management Engineering Facility Project progressing at Hanscom Air Force Base
Construction of the System Management Engineering Facility (SMEF), the 40,000 square foot, 2-story addition, is well underway and progressing rapidly.
8 Mar 2019
New England District's System Management Engineering Facility Project progressing at Hanscom Air Force Base
Construction of the System Management Engineering Facility (SMEF), the 40,000 square foot, 2-story addition, is well underway and progressing rapidly.
8 Mar 2019
Europe District, partners to bring 21st-century school to Stuttgart
Patch Barracks will be home to a Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe 21st-century
8 Mar 2019
Europe District, partners to bring 21st-century school to Stuttgart
Patch Barracks will be home to a Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe 21st-century
8 Mar 2019
Workshop unites key stakeholders throughout Europe District
Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, held its annual Stakeholder Workshop, Feb. 20 with
8 Mar 2019
Workshop unites key stakeholders throughout Europe District
Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, held its annual Stakeholder Workshop, Feb. 20 with
7 Mar 2019
Project management soft skills coached at Norfolk District
More than 20 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District project managers engaged in a soft skills workshop here Tuesday. Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person's relationships with other people.
7 Mar 2019
Project management soft skills coached at Norfolk District
More than 20 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District project managers engaged in a soft skills workshop here Tuesday. Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person's relationships with other people.
5 Mar 2019
Norfolk District to begin Dismal Swamp Canal dredging
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin Dismal Swamp Canal dredging early next week – roughly a year ahead of schedule due to lingering impacts from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. The maintenance work should be completed by April.
5 Mar 2019
Norfolk District to begin Dismal Swamp Canal dredging
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin Dismal Swamp Canal dredging early next week – roughly a year ahead of schedule due to lingering impacts from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. The maintenance work should be completed by April.
5 Mar 2019
Protecting water quality has positive trickle-down effect - New York City Water Supply
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District constructed a culvert in Harpersfield, New York as part of the Army Corps' New York City Watershed Environmental Assistance Program. This program funds projects that are protecting the water quality of New York State's watersheds that provide drinking water to millions of New York City residents. The new culvert is helping to protect the water quality, while at the same time improving the aquatic life in the water and controlling flooding in the community.
5 Mar 2019
Protecting water quality has positive trickle-down effect - New York City Water Supply
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District constructed a culvert in Harpersfield, New York as part of the Army Corps' New York City Watershed Environmental Assistance Program.
5 Mar 2019
Thimble Shoal Channel slated for dredging after Norfolk District award
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District awarded a maintenance dredging contract to Manson Construction Co. for the Chesapeake Bay Thimble Shoal Channel in Virginia, Friday.
5 Mar 2019
Thimble Shoal Channel slated for dredging after Norfolk District award
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District awarded a maintenance dredging contract to Manson Construction Co. for the Chesapeake Bay Thimble Shoal Channel in Virginia, Friday.

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