Senior Planner

Bristol Alliance of Companies•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Senior Planner prepares plans and studies for NAVFAC that address regional-scale infrastructure investment requirements and strategies. The role develops broadly scoped, functional or platform-based plans that guide more detailed installation planning, including plans covering multiple installations and fleet concentration areas. Work may include Regional Integration Plans, Functional Regional Shore Infrastructure Plans, special planning studies, Business Case Analyses, installation plans and studies, encroachment management plans, Basic Facility Requirements and Facility Planning Documents, facility asset evaluations, site approval documents, and Enhanced Use Lease feasibility work. The position also provides planning services, space planning, SRM project development, real estate requirements generation, and support for data calls, budgets, reporting, tenant needs, design reviews, and other regional or installation requirements. The employee coordinates with government and other stakeholders, prepares supporting documentation and analyses, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, or architecture and at least 10 years of planning experience; alternatively, planning experience at a shipyard, including experience with BFRs, iNFADS, ICAP, planning-support A&E scopes of services, DD 1391s and EPG, master long-range planning, and shipyards.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Knowledge of abstract planning concepts involving a high degree of uncertainty and ability to manipulate those concepts.
  • Knowledge of the Navy Shore Facility Planning System (SFPS) and experience with all major components of the system.
  • Ability to analyze engineering, management, and economic data, develop alternatives, and identify benefits and liabilities.
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to perform tasks safely and responsibly.
  • Ability to obtain government credentials, such as a Common Access Card.
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare regional-scale plans and studies addressing infrastructure investment requirements and strategies.
  • Develop broadly scoped functional or platform-based plans that guide detailed installation planning, including multi-installation and fleet concentration area plans.
  • Prepare Regional Integration Plans, Functional Regional Shore Infrastructure Plans, special planning studies, Business Case Analyses, and other regional planning products.
  • Prepare installation plans and studies addressing land use and capital investment, including Installation Development Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, Recapitalization Plans, Installation Appearance Plans, ATFP Plans, Master Plans, Land Use Development Plans, and Shore Capability Area studies.
  • Prepare encroachment management plans and studies, including Encroachment Action Plans, Encroachment Partnering projects, AICUZ and RAICUZ plans, noise studies, and NASMOD studies.
  • Prepare and update Basic Facility Requirements and Facility Planning Documents, including updates in iNFADS and platform BFRs.
  • Perform facility asset evaluations and update property records and asset-related FPD fields in iNFADS.
  • Prepare site approval documents and requests, develop graphics and supporting PR/BFR/FPD updates, and conduct and track review and approval through final approval, including technical reviews, safety-related and non-safety-related approvals, and WEBSAR inputs.
  • Provide planning services, including AICUZ/RAICUZ program management and oversight, 20G/H technical consultation, ADA investigations, and general planning consultation.
  • Develop Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization project packages, including scope validation and required forms, estimates, plans, analyses, reviews, records, photographs, and checklists.
  • Coordinate dredging projects and permits and support a range of project types, including NWCF, MC, tenant, DASN, GWOT, IAP, ARRA, and NAF projects.
  • Identify site alternatives and conduct Phase 1 market feasibility studies for Enhanced Use Leases.
  • Prepare draft space requests, manage space requests and related documentation, analyze and staff solutions, and facilitate meetings.
  • Coordinate with the Region on requests spanning installations, manage multiple requests and briefings, and coordinate space outfitting with tenants.
  • Support CNIC and other claimants through data calls, historical data, reporting, coordination, budget inputs and tracking, spend plans, congressional taskers, RFIs, tenant support, work permits, design reviews, and Fleet Civil Engineer or CNIC support.
  • Generate real estate requirements before RES execution, including in-grants and out-grants, leases, licenses, permits, EUL support, encroachment coordination, acquisition and disposal documents, PPV coordination, and modular or trailer request packages.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
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