Federal Master Planner

Responsibilities

• Support the Federal Master Planning Team and leadership on complex planning studies, research, and preparation of plans on resiliency, sustainability, compatible land use, physical, social & economic issues.
• Assist in organizing planning workshops, conducting complex planning analyses, and authoring planning reports.
• Define internal project schedules, graphic components, planning graphic elements, and writing assignments based on a Scope of Work.
• Design or assist in the design of page layouts, various charts/figures, brochures, posters, slide shows, and provide deliverables in a variety of media formats.
• Follow standard operating procedures and design criteria established by the Department.
• Review, analyze, and interpret technical material and reports.
• Aid in organizing a wide range of workshops and charrettes (or elements of charrettes) with communities, DoD, and other Federal agencies.
• Technical writing, plan development, editing, and delivery of various master planning content, including reports and presentations, while supporting planning team members on other projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices & techniques of federal, urban, regional and/or facilities planning.
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, and practices of research, data collection, and interviews.
• Knowledge of planning disciplines and principles such as urban design, environmental and resiliency planning, military planning, economic development, or land use.
• Advanced English language skills, both written and verbal, to include technical writing/editing experience and a demonstrated ability to write, edit, and deliver planning content.
• Ability to create, read, analyze, and interpret technical material, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems.
• Ability to support planning workshops remotely or in person.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision-makers.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or a related field.
• Must have 2-4 years of professional planning experience (internship experience is applicable).
• Candidates possessing a master’s degree in planning or a related field may substitute this for 2 years’ professional planning experience.
• Experience with federal master planning projects is preferred.