Planner II
Pond & Company

About the Position:
We are seeking a MILITARY & FEDERAL INSTALLATIONS PLANNER - LEVEL II to join our growing team. The position can be located in either of the following offices: (hybrid work permitted) Huntsville, AL; New Orleans, LA; Colorado Springs, CO.
The primary duties of the Level II Planner are to collect, assimilate, develop, and manage facilities and land use planning, landscape design and mission requirements-related data for military and other federal clients worldwide. Participates in the development of constraints mapping and documentation development in support of regional, urban, and military installation design. Prepares conceptual and schematic designs for institutional-level buildings, military installations and mixed-use facilities of all types, including development of high-quality illustrations for planning documentation. Participates in the preparation of data tabulations for generating project requirements. Participates in sustainability and resiliency planning for federal clients throughout the US. Travel Requirement is 25% or 1 week per month on average including international.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary duties of the Planner II are to collect, assimilate, develop, and manage facilities and land use planning, landscape design and mission requirements-related exercises for military and other federal clients worldwide. Participates in and leads planning charrettes and analyzes development constraints and documentation in support of regional, urban, and military installation design to produce fully executable master plans. Prepares conceptual and schematic designs for institutional-level buildings, federal and military installations and mixed-use facilities of all types, including development of high-quality illustrations for planning documentation. Participates in the preparation of data tabulations for generating project requirements. Participates in sustainability and resiliency planning for federal clients throughout the US. Travel Requirement is 25% or 1 week per month on average including international.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of planning
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection
• Knowledge of planning disciplines such as urban design, environmental planning, military planning, economic development or land use
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs as above, plus HTML coding, programming / development capabilities are a plus
• Solid understanding of GIS use, principles, data standards and projections. Model building and application development is a plus
• Knowledge of sustainable planning and resiliency planning practices

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Effective communication skills are critical - writing skills, powerpoint, acrobat, and Microsoft office software, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel are preferred
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet firm deadlines
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops are a plus
• Military experience is a plus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The Planner II requires a degree in planning or related field and five-seven years of professional planning experience (internship experience is applicable). Candidates possessing a master's degree in planning or a related field, professional training and/or certifications may substitute professional planning experience. AICP and/or GIS Training Certification is a plus.

About Pond

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond's staff of 600+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion - and everything in between - with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta's #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Additional Information

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. We anticipate filling this position as a Military Planner II with a salary range of $62,900.00 - $94,400.00 .

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond's comprehensive benefits offerings here .

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com .

Apply for this position at careers.pondco.com . We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele, or employment opportunities, visit our website at www.pondco.com.

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