Federal Planner – 307502

Federal Planner – 307502

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
DESCRIPTION
This Federal Planner will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve.

The Federal Planner will serve as lead project planner on multi-disciplinary planning projects and will be responsible for the preparation of master planning and strategic planning documents for Federal/Military (primarily Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force) clients and other State and Local Government Clients as needed.

This role requires strong analytical skills and real property expertise.

This role requires U.S. Citizenship.

The Federal Planners responsibilities:
Analyze and interpret the impact of military doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, and personnel on facilities requirements.
Identify and develop courses of action to address or mitigate facility imbalances.
Facilitate planning charrettes for Federal/Military clients as both a lead facilitator and as a member of a facilitation team.
Act as liaison between government agencies and other organizations in developing analyses and plans.
Provide project updates, metrics, communication, and documentation to clients and stakeholders.
Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
Apply knowledge of, and mentor others, in the use of Department of Defense Real Property business systems, such as RPLANS, GFEBS, HQIIS, ASIP, AIA, CPP, iNFADS, etc.
Prepare written reports to clearly communicate findings to clients.
Other duties as assigned.

The Federal Planner should possess:
Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
Knowledge of planning principles, best practices, and techniques of planning.
Knowledge of space planning and facility utilization surveys.
Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports on land use, physical, social & economic possibilities, and constraints.
Demonstrated experience and appropriate training in employing strategic planning and space planning techniques to develop long and short-range plans.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Minimum 3 years of related experience; 5 – 7 years of experience preferred.
Four-year degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, GIS/Geography, or related discipline.
AICP or PMP preferred.
Knowledge of military (primarily Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force) master planning and real property management preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Moderate travel required (10-25%).

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $82,326-$123,489. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all wil receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.