This regulation supersedes ER 690-1-1212, dated 30 November 2001 and previous HQUSACE
policy memorandums regarding specific CP-18 positions that require professional registration.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ER 690-1-1212
U.S. ARMY Corps of Engineers
CEHR-E Washington, DC 20314-1000
CECW-E
CEMP-ZB
Regulation 31 March 2004
No. 690-1-1212
Civilian Personnel
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AS A SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR
1.
Purpose. This regulation establishes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) policy
regarding professional registration for positions in the Engineers and Scientists (Resources &
Construction) Career Program (CP-18).
2.
Applicability. This regulation is applicable to CP-18 positions in job series 0801 through
0896, 1350, 1370, 1372 and 1373 that are filled on a permanent or temporary basis in USACE.
3.
References.
a. United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Operating Manual for
Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions – GS-800: All Professional Engineering
Positions.
b. AR 690-950, Civilian Personnel – Career Management.
c. ER 1110-1-8152, Professional Registration.
4.
Distribution Statement. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
5.
Background.
a. The USACE strategic vision is to be the world’s premier public engineering organization.
The mission of the Corps of Engineers is to provide quality, responsive engineering and
environmental services to the Nation. Fulfilling this mission requires the Corps to employ a
world-class engineering workforce. Professional registration is an important measure of the
competency of the USACE engineering workforce and is widely recognized by our customers
and the public.
b. Registration (also called licensure) promotes technical competency and professional
responsibility. Registration of non-federal engineers, architects, landscape architects, surveyors,
geologists, and related professions is required by states in order to safeguard life, health and
property, and to promote the public welfare. Under the doctrine of federal supremacy, USACE is
