Urban Planner - Norfolk, United States - Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)

Description

Join the NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, MID-ATLANTIC team and experience a demanding yet rewarding and exciting work environment. At NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, MID-ATLANTIC, employees are highly valued and respected, and a work-life balance is encouraged. Join us today to take on new challenges and grow your career #NAVFAC#engineering#careeropportunities

You will serve as a Community/Urban Planner with the Public Works Directorate.

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SALARY (COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE)

GS-12: $88, $114,634.00

GS-11: $76, $95,641.00

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Immediate access to Healthcare /Full Benefits Package:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Flextime
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will review engineering proposals for construction, alteration, or repair of facilities to recommend changes that will improve the overall project results.
• You will prepare Basic Facilities Requirements and development of facilities planning documents to determine appropriate planning actions in relation to facility deficiencies and surpluses.
• You will analyze long-range operational requirements that identify land and facility priorities to support organizational requirements.
• You will explain and defend specific planning criteria to users and to other technical experts and auditors, and serve as a technical expert in facilities planning criteria.
• You will provide the client with clear and concise policy and guidance for the orderly and cost effective development of shore facilities

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QUALIFICATIONS

For the GS-12 grade:

In addition to the basic requirements of this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector:

1. Developing facility plans and objectives including criteria, procedures, and instructions;
2. Serving as a technical representative on architectural and engineering projects;
3. Providing advisory or review services on specific problems, projects, programs, and/or functions related to engineering, architecture, and/or community planning;
4. Analyzing engineering proposals, drawings, and specifications in the design, construction, and alteration of facilities

For the GS-11 grade:

In addition to the basic requirements of this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector:

1. Providing guidance to project teams and cross-discipline staff in product delivery;
2. Experience with various Planning Products & Services, Planning Criteria, and Planning Systems for engineering projects;
3. Experience in planning concepts & principles, analytics, and project development initiatives; and
4. Analyzing the impacts (i.e., benefits and liabilities) of facility projects.

NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your résumé.

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Community Planning Series, 0020:

Successful completion of Degree in community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. Note: Applicants with degrees in related fields, such as those listed above, who do not have the 12 semester hours of specified course work must have had at least 1 year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner.

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Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites: , ,

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The Department of Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.