Mid or Senior Level Planner

The Planner will support federal planning requirements with the Department of Defense (DOD) and may also support requirements for the National Park Service (NPS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and other federal agencies; along with requirements for state and local governments, private entities, and/or nongovernmental organizations. 

Strong candidates will possess exceptional research, analysis, and writing skills along with personal motivation and a creative approach to the execution of project requirements. Strong knowledge of community planning processes is required along with excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication skills. 

Qualification Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, geography, public policy, or similar fields; Master’s degree is a plus.  
• Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners is a strong plus. Other certifications in areas of landscape architecture, LEED, Sustainable Sites, charrette facilitation, GIS, or similar areas are a benefit. 
• Mid-level candidates require 3+ years of relevant experience. 
• Senior-level candidates require 7+ years of relevant experience. 
• Experience for federal projects is a strong plus.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently in a flexible work environment is required.  
• Strong candidates will have intellectual curiosity paired with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite programs Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. 
• Technical skills with Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, GIS, similar software tools, and/or hand renderings is a strong plus. 
• Up to 15% travel is required to support charrettes, workshops, meetings, and site visits.

The incumbent must:

• Be eligible to work in the U.S. (DHS Form I-9 must be completed by the incumbent and submitted to DHS for verification of citizenship and eligibility through E-Verify)
• Submit to a background check as a condition of any final offer of employment.
• If required, submit to required background and credit checks in order to obtain and maintain a secret clearance. This required contingency and evaluation continues even after hiring. 

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 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, 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 3 professional and/or academic references, a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, and writing sample. 

Essential Functions Description:

It is essential for the candidate to meet established deadlines for project-based tasks and possess excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy: 

Marstel-Day provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and takes applicants 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, 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.