Land Use Planner

Marstel-Day, LLC is seeking a full-time Land Use Planner for an on-site position in Oahu, HI. The role involves supporting the Community Planning and Liaison Officer at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, focusing on land use initiatives that enhance military readiness. Responsibilities include planning, outreach, legislative monitoring, and partnership development. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in collaborative planning, with knowledge of Hawaii's landscapes and military services.
Land Use Planner


Full-Time On-Site Position, Oahu, HI


Marstel-Day, LLC, a premier environmental consulting firm, is seeking an onsite Planner in Oahu, HI to support the Community Planning and Liaison Officer (CPLO) at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii. This office engages 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 MCB Hawaii mission.


The Planner will support compatible land use initiatives in areas surrounding the installation that support military readiness and mission sustainment. This may include formulating or reviewing land use or similar plans, communications, outreach, record keeping, monitoring local developments, legislative monitoring, 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.


Task may include:


· Provide program support for communication, outreach and engagement planning, community planning, media monitoring, military affairs, range and training areas and aircraft operations, environmental protection, and development of planning tools and studies.


· Provide research for encroachment factors such as noise, incompatible development, natural factors and climate effects, and airspace operations.


· Conduct analysis and provide written reports, land use plans, compatibility studies, information papers, and briefs.


· Develop correspondence and executive assessments for legislative and/or regulatory issues.


· Develop communication and outreach materials for MCB Hawaii 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 programs, plans, and projects.


· Assist with internal staff coordination for engagement with key stakeholders


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


· Other duties as assigned.


Qualification Requirements:


· A Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, natural resources conservation, communications, sustainability, or comparable field.


· 3+ years’ proven experience for collaborative planning and engagement processes, including engaging with stakeholders that may have diverse interests.


· Knowledge of Hawaii landscapes and culture.


· Knowledge of the military services and the Department of Defense.


· Self-motivation.


· Ability to work both independently and in team environments.


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


· Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to prepare concise papers and studies, and to develop briefing slides and other decision-support materials.


Position Location and Security Requirements:


· The position will be located on-site at MCB Hawaii, Oahu, Hawaii.


· The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.


· The applicant must be a US citizen.


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


· The applicant will be required to submit to a criminal background check as a condition of any final offer of employment. The applicant will be required to submit to a credit and financial background check and obtain a secret security clearance. Maintaining a secret clearance is required after hiring.


· It is preferred that the applicant has an active secret clearance or had one and remains eligible for reinstatement.


Salary and Benefits:


The Company offers a very flexible work environment with competitive salaries and benefits. We pay a competitive salary or wage commensurate with the incumbent’s level of education, certification/registration, experience, and responsibilities. Full-time employees receive access to a company-provided health plan and 401(k) plan; receive disability and life insurance coverage; receive holiday and personal leave accruals 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 website, there may be additional site requirements that are necessary for the submittal of an application. If reading this announcement offline or on a site that does not link to our webpage, please go to: https://www.marstel-day.com/MarstelDayLife.html Follow all instructions and directions provided on the Company’s employment page. At a minimum, please submit a resume and GPA for consideration. We will eventually need a minimum of 3 professional and/or academic references, and transcripts.


Essential Functions Description:


The incumbent will normally work in an indoor, climate-controlled work station or office, but will occasionally travel to various other sites and/or offices which may not be climate controlled. Incumbent 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: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year


Benefits:



Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan

Education:



Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:



collaborative planning and engagement processes: 3 years (Required)

Security clearance:



Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person