Facility Planner

This position supports NAVFAC EURAFCENT facilities, construction, and program requirements. The selected candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting U.S. Navy and Department of Defense projects in Europe. The employment arrangement will depend on the candidate’s work authorization and confirmed SOFA eligibility. Candidates who are not eligible for SOFA status will be employed locally through a third-party employer of record.

Position Summary

The Facility Planner supports installation and regional planning for Navy and Marine Corps facilities. The role develops and coordinates facility-planning products, master-planning studies, project documentation, real-estate actions, and capital-investment recommendations. This is a full-time, primarily on-site position located in Naples, Italy.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and update area development plans, installation development plans, capital improvement plans, basic facility requirements, facility planning documents, special studies, and DD Form 1391 project documentation
• Prepare site planning analyses and site approval packages and coordinate host nation, real estate, environmental, public works, utility, safety, and antiterrorism requirements
• Support space assignments, sustainment, restoration and modernization planning, DD Form 1354 actions, energy and economic analyses, parametric estimates, and business case evaluations
• Integrate installation requirements into regional and enterprise planning priorities, investment plans, and programming submissions
• Lead or coordinate multidisciplinary planning teams and engage installation personnel, commands, facility users, engineers, architects, environmental staff, and other stakeholders
• Review master plans, land use plans, encroachment and compatibility analyses, urban development proposals, and infrastructure requirements
• Use GIS and Navy planning and asset management systems to analyze, document, and communicate facility conditions and requirements
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, presentations, maps, and recommendations

Requirements

• Legal Work Authorization: Must already have the legal right to work in the country of the assigned duty station; U.S. visa or SOFA-status sponsorship is not available
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, another government agency, or a comparably complex public-facilities organization
• Knowledge of facility-planning principles, multidisciplinary design and construction, applicable building and life-safety codes, and host-nation planning requirements
• Proficiency with GIS, Microsoft Office, and relevant planning, design, or asset-management software
• Ability to develop scopes, budgets, schedules, alternatives, cost analyses, and executive-level planning recommendations
• Professional English proficiency; CEFR B2 or higher is required, with C1 preferred
• AICP certification, professional engineer registration, or registered architect license
• Experience with NAVFAC planning products and systems such as iNFADS, eProjects, SFPS, or equivalent tools
• Experience with NATO, SOFA, host-nation, or overseas military-installation planning
• Employment Arrangement: Employment, payroll, tax withholding, social-insurance contributions, and locally required benefits will be administered through a third-party employer of record

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning, engineering, architecture, or an internationally equivalent field.
• At least ten years of professional, code-compliant facility-planning experience involving real-estate actions, installation or master planning, site planning, capital planning, or closely related government-facility work.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements and Work Environment
• The physical demands and work environment may vary based on the position, assigned duties, and work location. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Use computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Move throughout offices, facilities, and project sites
• Reach, grasp, handle equipment, and operate controls
• Communicate effectively and review documents, equipment, and site conditions
• Lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by the assignment
• Stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally climb, kneel, or crouch
• Navigate uneven or rough terrain when required
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Occasionally enter confined spaces or work at heights when required
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Work in environments that may include noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, construction activity, or other site specific conditions

Limitations and Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Employees may be assigned other job related duties consistent with applicable law.

The duties and requirements described above are representative of those that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications, experience, duty station, and local market requirements.
• Locally compliant payroll, tax withholding, and social-insurance administration through a third-party employer of record.
• Statutory leave and benefits provided in accordance with the laws of the country of employment.
• Professional development opportunities supporting work on an awarded NAVFAC EURAFCENT contract.