U.S. Army Corps Announces Buyout Program for Workforce Streamlining

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started informing 1,068 employees about their eligibility for a federal workers' buyout program. This initiative, part of the Trump administration's efforts, impacts about 3% of the agency's civilian staff. No probationary workers will be laid off.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has taken steps to streamline its operations by notifying 1,068 employees of their eligibility in the buyout program initiated under the Trump administration. This outreach constitutes approximately 3% of the Corps' civilian workforce, according to a statement released on Wednesday by a spokesperson.

The move aims to optimize the existing workforce and enhance efficiency within the Corps, which focuses on infrastructure construction and permitting as part of its responsibilities under the U.S. military umbrella.

Spokesperson Gene Pawlik confirmed via email that the Corps has, fortunately, managed to avoid layoffs of probationary workers, maintaining employment levels amidst the ongoing eligibility notifications.

(With inputs from agencies.)