US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District

#JoinOurHerd We Are Hiring for a Contract Specialist (GS-11/12) in Omaha, Nebraska! View the announcement directly at: https://lnkd.in/eB2bpSh8 Open until Aug. 1, 2024. Omaha is known for its pioneer history, cultural centers, and vibrant economy. It is located in the Midwestern United States along the Missouri River. The city hosts the annual College World Series, and has many attractions including the Henry Doorly Zoo, the Old Market district, and the Joslyn Art Museum. Omaha has a diverse culinary scene and a strong arts community, making it a dynamic place to live. Come join the Omaha District Contracting Division! #OmahaUSACE #BuildingStrong #Essayons

Please join us in congratulating U.S. Army Master Sgt. Marissa Warner, who recently reenlisted with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, having already served for 15 years. Warner, a contract specialist, is one of only 14 uniformed service members with the Omaha District. She is part of the dedicated team of more than 1,400 Civilians and Soldiers throughout 10 states and international locations serving civil works, environmental, cultural resources, military construction, and the Missouri River program missions. Thank you for your continued service, MSG Warner! #OmahaUSACE #BuildingStrong #ArmyStrong #BeAllYouCanBe #JoinOurHerd

Engineers and biologists with the Omaha District met with members of the public, June 25, 2024, to discuss a planned maintenance project at Bear Creek Lake Park in Littleton, Colorado. The project involves replacing a service and emergency water gate at the park's reservoir intake structure. The gates will be replaced systematically, retaining the ability to manage an unseasonable rain or snowmelt event. To comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, an environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared to assess potential environmental and social impacts associated with this project. The EA is available for your review here: https://lnkd.in/gf-8MUDt Bear Creek Dam, in conjunction with the Chatfield and Cherry Creek dam and reservoir projects (i.e. “Tri-Lakes Projects”), is systematically managed to reduce the impacts of flooding on the Denver Metro area. For more information about the project, or to submit public comments on the EA, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gJ569tbd #OmahaUSACE #CIVILWORKS #BuildingStrong

Omaha District employees, like public affairs specialist Makenzie Leonard, often have the opportunity to volunteer to assist other districts, states and countries when disasters strike. We are proud of all the USACE Civilians and Soldiers alike who step up when needed, including Leonard, who spent two months in Hawaii as part of recovery efforts following the devastating Maui wildfires. #OmahaUSACE #BuildingStrong #JoinOurHerd

While the holiday might be over, summer fun has only just begun! Here’s a look back at some recent summer fun the Omaha District had during our 2024 Corps Day at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. Col. Robert Newbauer, commander, even threw an opening pitch before the Omaha Storm Chasers game! There were hotdogs, hamburgers, baseball, corn hole, families and camaraderie – the perfect combo! You can view a full album of photos from Corps Day 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/gZsBnddP #OmahaUSACE #BuildingStrong #Essayons

Meet Elaine Wiles, an engineering intern with the Omaha District who recently went out with levee survey teams during the June 2024 flooding event. Currently a sophomore studying civil engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, Wiles is gaining valuable on-the-job training, and learning first-hand how USACE’s work directly impacts communities. Students and individuals interested in becoming an intern, or working at the Omaha District can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gwFysFfU #OmahaUSACE #JoinOurHerd

Happy 249th Birthday, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers! The U.S. Army was established on June 14, 1775, during the American Revolution, and two days later, Gen. George Washington appointed the first engineer officers. The Army went on to establish the Corps of Engineers as a separate, permanent branch on March 16, 1802. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has come a long way since then, ever responding to changing defense requirements and continuing to play an integral part in the development of the country. Essayons! Building Strong!

Congratulations to Justin Cavanagh - our latest Employee of the Month! #USACEOmaha #BuildingStronger #EmployeeoftheMonth

Meet Brent Dinkel and Colton Johnson! Brent is a limnologist who specializes in the study of inland aquatic ecosystems and Colton is a biological science technician. Part of their job is to provide water quality monitoring and assessment of Omaha District projects. This video highlights water sampling being done at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha. The water quality management program is essential to understanding and effectively managing aquatic resources and provides information needed to effectively develop, implement and evaluate water quality management activities. Thank you, Brent and Colton, for all you do for the district and our communities! #JoinOurHerd #MakingAWorldOfDifference #LakeCunningham #BeautifulMorning

Last month, natural resource specialists and staff from the #USACE Omaha District’s Oahe Project joined the WOZU - Planting Seeds of Change group to plant native vegetation along bike trails near the Standing Rock Reservation in Cannon Ball, North Dakota. The project was a great success! Check out this video to learn more. #NatureConservation #WOZU #PlantingSeedsOfChange #Teamwork