Junior Facilities Planner

ERG•Indian Head, MD

1d•$68,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

ERG is seeking a Junior Facilities Planner to support the planning, development, and execution of facility and infrastructure planning initiatives. Working alongside senior planners, engineers, architects, environmental specialists, and government stakeholders, this individual will assist with developing installation master plans, capital improvement strategies, and facility planning documents that support mission requirements and federal planning guidance. This is a fulltime onsite position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Community Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Planning, or a related field
0–3 years of professional experience in facilities planning, urban planning, campus planning, infrastructure planning, or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple assignments
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Nice To Haves

Internship or professional experience supporting federal, Department of Defense (DoD), or other government clients
Familiarity with installation master planning principles, land use planning, or capital planning processes
Exposure to Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) or federal planning guidance
Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro
Experience preparing technical reports, maps, or planning documents
Interest in pursuing American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or professional planning credentials in the future

Responsibilities

Support the development and update of installation master plans, area development plans, and supporting planning documents
Assist with analyzing land use, facility utilization, transportation systems, utilities, environmental constraints, and facility conditions to support long-term planning efforts
Collect, organize, and analyze planning data to support facility and infrastructure planning studies
Prepare technical reports, maps, graphics, and presentations under the guidance of senior planners
Assist in ensuring planning products comply with applicable federal guidance, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and agency planning standards
Facilitate and lead planning charrettes and workshops
Coordinate and conduct interviews with stakeholders
Prepare and review alternatives of analyses for proposed projects
Prepare and review cost estimates, space requirements documents, and economic analyses