Land Use Planner / Community Planner

Full-Time On-site Position, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida

Accepting applications until the position is filled.

Marstel-Day, LLC, a premier environmental consulting and planning firm, is seeking a Land Use Planner or Community Planner to support Homestead Air Reserve Based (HARB), Florida. The position is on-site at HARB with the potential for remote/telecommute work on occasion. The Planner will engage with local, regional, state, and national representatives from public, private, and non-profit sectors to promote partnerships, compatible land use efforts, and other plans supporting long-term sustainment and military readiness for the base.

The Planner will support compatible land use initiatives in areas surrounding the installation that support military readiness and mission sustainment, while also supporting regional conservation initiatives. This may include formulating or reviewing land use or similar plans, communications, stakeholder engagement, conservation partnering, outreach, record keeping, monitoring local developments and zoning, legislative monitoring, preparing grant applications, and helping to coordinate internal and external interactions. The Planner will also support engagement and partnership development among military installations, state and local governments, and private conservation organizations to craft conservation and resilience solutions in the regions surrounding the installation. These partnerships will promote compatible land uses, protect and preserve important habitats, and support and enhance regional resilience.

The primary duties of the position include:

· Provide program support for land use planning and compatibility, communications, outreach and engagement planning, community planning, media monitoring, regional conservation planning, military mission, and development of planning tools and studies.

· Provide research for land use compatibility factors such as noise, incompatible development, natural factors and climate effects, and military operations.

· Conduct analysis and write reports, land use plans, studies, information papers, and briefs.

· Develop correspondence and executive assessments for legislative and/or regulatory issues pertaining to land use, zoning, and regional conservation planning.

· Develop communication and outreach materials for land use planning and/or partnership efforts.

· Support engagement with key community and conservation partners to identify and execute shared opportunities to advance resilience and compatible land use.

· Develop and maintain a contacts database of local, regional, and state decision-makers and stakeholders, cultivating effective stakeholder working relationships.

· Assist with internal staff coordination for engagement with key stakeholders.

· Occasional travel (<10%) to other locations in Florida.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

· A bachelor's degree in Planning or related field (e.g., Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Policy, Land Use Planning, Sustainability, Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Management) and/or a significant combination of related work experience and specialized training equivalents.

· Minimum of three years’ experience in urban/community planning or related field.

· Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the demonstrated ability to prepare excellent, detailed, concise, and effective studies, memoranda, briefing slides and other decision-making materials.

· Competency in the use of Microsoft Word®, Excel®, Outlook®, and PowerPoint®.

· Experience working with city/county external stakeholders is a plus.

· Working knowledge of local government planning processes, land use, zoning, and/or land use compatibility challenges is a plus.

· American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification is a plus.

Position Location and Security Requirements:

· The position will be located on-site at HARB, Florida (South of Miami/Dade County Area), with the potential to occasionally work remotely/telecommute.

· The applicant must be a United States citizen.

· The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States (a DHS Form I-9 must be completed and submitted to DHS for verification through federal E-Verify system).

· The applicant(s) will be required to submit to a criminal background check as a condition of any final offer of employment. Depending on the exact nature of the work the position may entail, the applicant(s) may also be required to submit to a credit and financial background check. This required contingency and evaluation continues even after hiring.

· The applicant must have or be eligible to pass any required federal government background investigation, a requirement for continued employment.

Benefits:

The general salary range for this position is approximately $70,000 to $105,000 per year depending on an applicant’s overall education, experience, and other qualifications. Possible relocation assistance if needed. Marstel-Day provides all full-time employees with access to a 401(k) plan, a comprehensive health insurance plan, short- and long-term disability and life insurance policies, paid personal leave, paid holidays, and other benefits.

Application Requirements:

If reading this open position announcement on our Company’s website employment page, follow the instructions provided on the employment page. If viewing this announcement on another independent employment web site, there may be additional site requirements that are necessary for submittal of an application. If reading this announcement offline or on a site that does not link to our webpage, go to

https://www.marstel-day.com/MarstelDayLife.html. Please follow all instructions and directions provided on the Company’s employment page. At a minimum, please submit a resume for consideration. We will eventually need a minimum of three professional and/or academic references, unofficial transcripts, and a brief writing sample (up to 8 pages).

Essential Functions Description:

The Candidate will normally work in an indoor, climate-controlled workstation or office, but will occasionally travel to various other sites and/or offices which may not be climate controlled. The Candidate will be required to make regular use of and be proficient with computers, telephones, mobile communication devices, copy machines and printers.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy

Marstel-Day is an Affirmative Action Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and interns, and takes applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. In addition, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and takes affirmative action to develop and promote a diverse workforce in every location in which the Company has facilities or places its employees for assignment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, pay, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Military Friendly Employer:

Marstel-Day is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. We respect and value the service of our veterans and their families. Marstel-Day is committed to hiring transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. We have a growing internal network of veterans and their family members, supported by proactive recruitment and career development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work setting:

In-person

Application Question(s):

Are you a US citizen?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Security clearance:

Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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