Senior Federal Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide innovative solutions for community planning, facilities planning, master planning, resilience planning, engagement and facilitation, partnership development, and various planning needs.

• Assist with federal planning requirements in collaboration with the Department of Defense.

• Potentially support planning needs for the National Park Service, FEMA, BLM, and other federal entities.

• Address requirements for state and local governments, private organizations, and non-governmental entities.

• Fulfill project requirements through research, analysis, writing, and creative methodologies.

• Contribute to federal project management and/or team leadership activities at a senior level.

• Engage with clients to foster partnerships.

• Adhere to established deadlines for project-related tasks.

• Travel to charrettes, workshops, meetings, and site visits as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, geography, public policy, or related fields.

• Master’s degree is advantageous.

• AICP certification is a significant advantage.

• Other certifications in landscape architecture, LEED, Sustainable Sites, charrette facilitation, GIS, or related areas are beneficial.

• Mid-level candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Senior-level candidates must possess 7+ years of relevant experience.

• Strong understanding of community planning processes.

• Excellent skills in research, analysis, and writing.

• Outstanding written, graphic, and verbal communication abilities.

• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently in a flexible work environment.

• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, GIS, similar software tools, and/or hand renderings are a strong asset.

• Up to 15% travel may be required.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; completion of DHS Form I-9 and E-Verify verification is mandatory.

• Willingness to undergo a background check as a condition of the final employment offer.

• Must consent to background and credit checks if necessary to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

• Submission of a resume and GPA is required for consideration.

• Three professional and/or academic references, unofficial college transcripts, and a writing sample will eventually be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-sponsored health plan.

• 401(k) plan.

• Coverage for disability insurance.

• Life insurance coverage provided.

• Accrual of holiday leave.

• Accrual of personal leave.

• Flexible work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Career development support for veterans and military spouses.