Land Use Planner

Marstel-Day, LLC; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) plan

Disability & life ins.

Paid leave

Job summary

Marstel-Day, LLC is seeking an onsite Planner at MCB Hawaii (Oahu, HI) to support the CPLO in coordinating land use plans and partnerships across military, government, and private sectors. The role focuses on compatibility, resilience, and regional planning to sustain military readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and 3+ years of collaborative planning experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of Hawaii contexts and DoD operations.

Qualifications

• 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 in collaborative planning and engagement processes with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Hawaii landscapes and culture.
• Knowledge of military services and the DoD.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently or in teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to prepare concise papers and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support for communication, outreach, engagement planning, and development of planning tools and studies.
• Research encroachment factors such as noise and development, climate effects, and airspace operations.
• Analyze and produce land use plans, compatibility studies, information papers, and briefs.
• Develop correspondence and executive assessments on legislative or regulatory issues.
• Create outreach materials for MCB Hawaii land use planning and partnership efforts.
• Engage with community and conservation partners to advance resilience and compatible land use projects.
• Coordinate with internal staff and key stakeholders; travel <10% within Hawaii.

Skills

Urban planning

Landscape architecture

Public administration

Geography

Natural resources

Communications

Sustainability

Collaborative planning

Stakeholder engagement

Hawaii landscapes

DoD familiarity

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Oral and written comms

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant 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.

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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.