Land Use Planner

Marstel-Day, LLC; Hawaii; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marstel-Day, LLC seeks an onsite Planner in Oahu, HI to support compatible land use and military readiness initiatives around MCB Hawaii. The role involves formulating land use plans, coordinating outreach, and liaising with public and private partners to promote resilient communities.

The Planner will research encroachment factors, develop briefing materials, and assist with documentation for legislative and regulatory considerations. Occasional local travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, natural resources conservation, communications, sustainability, or comparable field.
• 3+ years’ experience in collaborative planning and engagement with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Hawaii landscapes and culture.
• Knowledge of military services and the DoD.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to prepare concise papers and briefing slides.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Support compatible land use initiatives around MCB Hawaii, aligning with military readiness.
• Formulate or review land use plans, outreach, record keeping, and monitoring local developments.
• Coordinate internal and external engagements with government, private, and non-profit partners.
• Develop communications materials and briefing documents on land use planning and partnerships.
• Travel occasionally within Hawaii (<10%).
• Assist with internal staff coordination for stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning or related field

Job description

Marstel-Day, LLC, a premier environmental consulting firm, is seeking an onsite Planner in Oahu, HI to support the Community Planning and Liaison Officer (CPLO) at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii. This office engages with local, regional, state, and national representatives from public, private, and non-profit sectors to promote partnerships, compatible land use efforts, and other plans supporting long-term sustainment and military readiness for the MCB Hawaii mission.

The Planner will support compatible land use initiatives in areas surrounding the installation that support military readiness and mission sustainment. This may include formulating or reviewing land use or similar plans, communications, outreach, record keeping, monitoring local developments, legislative monitoring, and helping to coordinate internal and external interactions. The Planner will also support engagement and partnership development among military installations, state and local governments, and private conservation organizations to craft conservation and resilience solutions in the regions surrounding the installation. These partnerships will promote compatible land uses, protect and preserve important habitats, and support and enhance regional resilience.

Task may include:

• Provide program support for communication, outreach and engagement planning, community planning, media monitoring, military affairs, range and training areas and aircraft operations, environmental protection, and development of planning tools and studies.
• Provide research for encroachment factors such as noise, incompatible development, natural factors and climate effects, and airspace operations.
• Conduct analysis and provide written reports, land use plans, compatibility studies, information papers, and briefs.
• Develop correspondence and executive assessments for legislative and/or regulatory issues.
• Develop communication and outreach materials for MCB Hawaii land use planning and/or partnership efforts.
• Support engagement with key community and conservation partners to identify and execute shared opportunities to advance resilience and compatible land use programs, plans, and projects.
• Assist with internal staff coordination for engagement with key stakeholders
• Occasional local travel (<10%) to other locations in Hawaii.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, natural resources conservation, communications, sustainability, or comparable field.
• 3+ years’ proven experience for collaborative planning and engagement processes, including engaging with stakeholders that may have diverse interests.
• Knowledge of Hawaii landscapes and culture.
• Knowledge of the military services and the Department of Defense.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to work both independently and in team environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to prepare concise papers and studies, and to develop briefing slides and other decision-support materials.

Position Location and Security Requirements

• The position will be located on-site at MCB Hawaii, Oahu, Hawaii.
• The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.
• The applicant must be a US citizen.
• The applicant must have or be eligible to pass any required federal government background investigation, a requirement for continued employment.
• The applicant will be required to submit to a criminal background check as a condition of any final offer of employment. The applicant will be required to submit to a credit and financial background check and obtain a secret security clearance. Maintaining a secret clearance is required after hiring.
• It is preferred that the applicant has an active secret clearance or had one and remains eligible for reinstatement.

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.

Essential Functions Description

The incumbent will normally work in an indoor, climate-controlled work station or office, but will occasionally travel to various other sites and/or offices which may not be climate controlled. Incumbent will be required to make regular use of and be proficient with computers, telephones, mobile communication devices, copy machines and printers.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimitive Action Policy

Marstel-Day is an affirmative action employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and interns, and takes applications 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, pay, 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.