Facilities Planner - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Responsibilities:
Master Planning is a continuous analytical process that involves evaluation of factors affecting the present and future physical development and operation of real property resources (land, facilities, and infrastructure). With an ever-increasing workforce and constantly evolving technology, NSA's Installations & Logistics organization needs highly motivated Facilities Planners to develop and manage thoughtful and thorough short-term and long-range plans that deliver efficient and effective real property resources to support the Agency's global mission.

As a Facilities Planner, your responsibilities may include:

- Leading master planning processes and the development of associated products. Master planning processes include, but are not limited to, facilitating the development of vision/goals and requirements, evaluating and right-sizing alternatives, guiding the selection of a preferred alternative, and monitoring the need to amend plans.
- Leading large teams of both government and contractor resources to accomplish Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) mandated planning actions.
- Working with other facilities and planning professionals such as Program Managers (PMs), Building Managers (BMs), engineers, architects, city/urban designers and planners and Information Technology professionals to understand the real property planning needs of the stakeholders, balanced with an understanding of existing conditions, in order to develop informed master plans, facility investments, and space planning decisions.
- Managing stakeholder involvement. Working with stakeholders to fully understand their scope, vision, and mission requirements.
- Developing plans and strategies for major initiatives such as site master plans, facility renovations and new construction
- Creating budgets and schedules for implementing major initiatives
- Maintaining and updating facility strategies, master plans and space occupancy database for real time accountability of all occupied and available space
- Creating and implementing standards for facilities modernization, and tracking investments in real property
- Testing and evaluating new trends and technologies to provide guidance, project management services, hands-on facilities support, engineering consulting services and technical expertise in facilities management
- Reading and understanding graphic materials (e.g., diagrams, schematics, construction documentation, maps, or GUIs)
- Developing and implementing resiliency initiatives
- Managing space resources, infrastructure, and facility capacities
- Developing and presenting briefings in a variety of forums, to a variety of audiences and levels of leadership.

Skills:
The ideal candidate has a desire for continual learning with excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills who is:
- Customer service-oriented
- Motivated
- Well-organized
- Resilient
- Able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments
- Able to communicate effectively orally, graphically and written
- Able to work effectively (independently and within teams) across various groups and organizations in a collaborative environment


Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following is desired:
- Architecture
- Urban Planning and Design
- City/Community/Regional Planning
- Construction technology/management/cost estimating
- Engineering
- Facilities construction/infrastructure/maintenance
- Interior Design
- Lease Management
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Space Planning
- Sustainability
- Risk Management

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule:
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: $57,736 - $187,093 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

DCIPS Trial Period:
If selected for this position, you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizational goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If you do not receive certification for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period that your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.



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The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. (Please attach in application)

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.

2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.

3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.

4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

DCIPS Disclaimer:
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