Federal Planner at Michael Baker International in Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Description

We are looking for a Federal Planner who will join 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.

This person will be the main project planner on planning projects for Federal/Military clients (primarily Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force) and other State and Local Government Clients. They will develop comprehensive planning documents.

This role requires strong analytical skills and real property expertise.

This role requires U.S. Citizenship.

**THIS POSITION CAN BE REMOTE, IN-PERSON (MOON TOWNSHIP), OR HYBRID; PLEASE NOTE FOR REMOTE THAT PERIODIC ON-SITE TRAVEL TO CLIENT SITES IS REQUIRED. **

The Federal Planner's 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 collaborators.
• 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 communicating planning reports and projects.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding planning principles and standard methodologies, as well as 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.
• Previous experience and appropriate training in implementing planning techniques to establish both long-term and short-term plans for space utilization.

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 a related field.
• 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-$118,000. 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 an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunity for all. We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. Qualified applicants of any 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 are encouraged to apply.

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

#LI-TS2Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

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 will 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.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.

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