Facilities Senior Planner (Master Planner)

State of Washington; Lakewood (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Military Department's Construction & Facilities Management Office in Camp Murray, WA is seeking a Facilities Senior Planner to lead statewide facilities management, bridging policy with physical infrastructure. You will manage capital programming, master planning, space allocation, and liaison with OFM, as well as contract management, technical reporting, and security compliance.

Telework is eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, property or land management, engineering, architecture, planning or closely allied field.
• Four years of experience in governmental facilities planning work or related private sector work with large-scale facilities.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Capital programming & funding: Formulates, justifies, and prioritizes capital improvement submissions; conducts cash-flow projections and analyses.
• Master planning & space allocation: Standardizes space utilization criteria across WAARNG and WMD properties.
• Stakeholder liaison: Coordinates OFM Facility Oversight strategy with WMD Stationing Committee; serves as primary POC to NGB Installations Branch.
• Contract & consultant management: Directs and monitors engineering, architectural, and planning firms; manages procurement of services.
• Technical reporting: Generates briefs and analysis papers for agency leadership and oversight authorities.
• Security & access compliance: Maintains CAC credentials for access to DoD systems.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication & collaboration

Self-motivation & growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/planning/engineering/architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Facilities Senior Planner

Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO)

Camp Murray, WA

Under the direction of the Planning & Programming Brancy (PPB) of the Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO), this position directly supports this mission by developing, executing, and maintaining a comprehensive statewide facilities management footprint. Serving as a senior-level technical and strategic planning professional, this position acts as the principal architect for the agency's real property footprint, bridging high-level operation doctrine with physical infrastructure execution.

About the Washington Military Department

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that’s partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top‑notch talent, or supporting at‑risk kids at our Washington Youth Academy – the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit: www.mil.wa.gov

In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Capital Programming & Funding: Formulates, justifies, and prioritizes capital improvement submissions for the State Capital Asset Budget; conducts construction cash-flow projections and investment analyses.
• Master Planning & Space Allocation: Standardizes and enforces criteria for space utilization, facility design, layout, and allocation across all Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG) and WMD properties.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Integrates the State Office of Financial Management (OFM) Facility Oversight strategy with the WMD Facility Stationing Committee, serving as the primary Point of Contact (POC) to the NGB Installations Branch.
• Contract & Consultant Management: Directs, monitors, and controls professional engineering, architectural, and planning consulting firms retained by the state; manages procurement and delivery of contracted branch services.
• Technical Reporting: Generates and briefs highly technical planning documents, facility impact analyses, and research papers for agency leadership and state/federal oversight authorities.
• Security & Access Compliance: Maintains active credentials to access federal systems and facilities requiring a Common Access Card (CAC).

Required

Bachelor's Degree involving major study in business or public administration, property or land management, engineering, architecture, planning or closely allied field;

AND

Four years of experience in governmental facilities planning work or in related fields in private industry which would afford familiarity with large scale facilities development and utilization as found at the state level.

Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for the education requirement.

Desired

Knowledge of:

• Planning principles related to facility development and maintenance to make sound recommendations for sustaining, replacing and/or expanding the physical plant resources required of the WMD.
• Principles and practices of construction of structures and grounds.

Experience:

• Effectively research documents, websites, and interview personnel in developing facility plans.
• Understanding, interpreting, communicating and/or applying complex facility planning regulations and policies. Developing budgets, cost estimates and/or funding proposals.
• Conducting technical planning studies.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, or similar programs) to develop documents in support of program objectives.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.

Conditions of Employment

Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) required to access DoD computer systems. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS): Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Union Shop Provision: This position is covered by a union shop provision - Washington Federation of State Employees.

Driver's License:

1. Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
2. Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.

Military Facility: Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.

Work Hours: A choice between a Tuesday through Friday (4/10 schedule): Monday through Thursday (4/10 schedule): or Monday through Friday (5/8 schedule). Actual hours will start no earlier than 6:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, and will include core business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Telework: This position is eligible for some telework. The incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance between remote and in person work based on operational need and employee preference. Reporting to the workstation for work activities or participating in-person meetings will be required.

Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required up to 25%, to include overnight stays.

The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: [e-mail]

Call: [phone], or 711.