Employment Opportunities

AIR FORCE PROJECT MANAGER

APPLICANTS SHOULD RESPOND NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 TO BE ASSURED OF CONSIDERATION

Marstel-Day, LLC seeks an individual with strong military background and experience in managing military service installations, ranges and/or airspace. The incumbent would work on one or more projects related to potential or existing encroachment issues affecting the Air Force’s ability to continue operating its installations, ranges and training areas, including conservation and environmental issues associated with the operations.

Qualified applicants must:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to a conservation ethic and a strong desire to identify and support strategies for natural resource conservation; and a commitment to use green best management practices in the performance of work
• Demonstrate experience working directly with US military officials in developing documents, plans and partnerships;
• Demonstrate a working understanding of how military service installations and ranges are managed and operated (a working understanding of how airspace is managed for military purposes is desirable)
• Possess strong client and stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Have demonstrable ability to communicate effectively by preparing and presenting written, oral, and graphic presentations
• Have experience working successfully with a wide range of stakeholders in a variety of forums and undertakings
• Have demonstrated project management skills and experiences, including demonstrable experience managing lead teams, management of projects including task assignments, budgets and timelines
• Possess demonstrated ability using their specialized expertise and intellect to create and make use of products to solve problems in the areas of conservation, environmental protection, community planning and encroachment control
• Demonstrate a minimum of 12 years of combined relevant work experience
• Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, but a Master’s degree in a related field is strongly desired
• Be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office® suite of products (preferably 2007)
• Be able to report to and be based at the Company’s offices in Fredericksburg, Virginia, but able and willing on a frequent and recurring basis to travel by multiple modes to various regions throughout the United States in support of the Company’s clients and all project requirements

Willingness to reside in or relocate to a federally designated Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone Census Tract (see www.sba.gov/hubzone/ for more information) is a significant plus.

Project support may include data collection, socioeconomic analysis, research and analysis of planning and environmental laws and ordinances, and composition and editing of documents and graphics. Further potential requirements could include assistance for water resources analyses, energy conservation and renewables development, production and transmission issues, various National Environmental Policy Act documents, and other projects in the environmental, conservation, land management, and planning fields.

A resume or curriculum vitae, together with writing samples and three references are required from all applicants.. Please also fill out the “Information on Applicants” form found on the employment web page. Applicants can submit their cover letter, writing sample and resume by using the “Browse’ buttons on the form. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with incumbent’s level of relevant education and experience.

ADA Essential Functions Description

The incumbent will normally work in an indoor, climate controlled work station or office, but be frequently required to travel to various other sites and/or offices which may not be climate controlled; to manage and coordinate work by scheduling and undertaking airline, train or vehicle travel. Incumbent will be required to frequently organize and coordinate schedules, analyze and interpret data, engage in fast-moving problem solving, be expected to professionally direct the work of others in stressful situations; communicate quickly and precisely with coworkers and clients, craft written communication including the use of e-mail and other electronic reproduction of words, graphs, and photos. Incumbent will be required to make regular use of and be proficient with computers, telephones, mobile communication devices, copy machines and printers.

LAND USE PLANNER FOR ENCROACHMENT ANALYSIS

Marstel-Day is an environmental consulting firm. Its western office prepares various studies and analyses, including encroachment management studies for military and other entities, including in the Western United States. Marstel-Day seeks up to two land use planners to support this work, and for other similar work in conservation and environmental planning requiring the skills of a seasoned land use planner. The selected planner(s) would work in concert with others (1) to analyze present and future land-use regulations, practices, planning trends and their impact or potential impact on the ability of the military to sustain its missions; (2) to develop comprehensive plans and programs, both short- and long-term, for the prevention and mitigation of encroachment impacts on mission sustainability;(3) the identification of natural resource and habitat conservation strategies to support these plans and programs; (4) to develop compatible land use planning strategies to achieve military mission sustainability, habitat and open-space conservation, and quality of life for the surrounding communities and their residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes demographic, economic, environmental, geographic and geological data reflecting land-use patterns and develops projections of future military and public community needs.
• Works with team members, government officials, civic leaders, and members of the community to identify and coordinate planning needs of all sectors within the identified area.
• Studies factors in Number 1 above and Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) and other encroachment management plans of other military facilities to analyze strengths and weaknesses of similar programs and possible adaptation and application for use within the aforementioned states.
• Undertakes analysis, prepares written reports and documents findings, presenting them in a concise format for on-time submission.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have

• A strong commitment to a conservation ethic and a strong desire to identify and support strategies for natural resource conservation; and a commitment to use green best management practices in the performance of work.
• A Bachelor’s degree in land-use planning, civil engineering, or other closely related field; however, an applicant with a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• At least four years of experience in planning and development, including conservation and open-space planning, preferably in local or state land-use planning methods and procedures.
• Experience working with or for the U. S. Military on compatible land-use issues, planning projects or master plans, or similar studies related to military installations, including work with encroachment planning or a Joint Land Use Study.
• A strong familiarity with the western United States, specifically California, Oregon, Washington, or Hawaii, including knowledge of its topography and demographics and of the idiosyncratic and philosophical underpinnings of land-use decisions made in one or more of those states.
• Proficiency with computers and use of Microsoft Office® suite of products (preferably 2007); Computer mapping experience is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Available to commence work for Marstel-Day within two-weeks of receiving an offer for employment.

The position is based out of and the successful applicant would work primarily in Marstel-Day’s Oakland California office; however, the position will likely require recurring travel to regions throughout the United States in support of Marstel-Day client project requirements. To be considered for the position, applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to a federally designated Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone as a condition of employment.

A resume or curriculum vitae, together with writing samples and three references are required from all applicants. Please fill out the “Information on Applicants” form below to submit your application. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with incumbent’s level of relevant education and experience.

ADA Essential Functions Description

The incumbent will normally work in an indoor, climate controlled work station or office, but be frequently required to travel to various other sites and/or offices which may not be climate controlled; to manage and coordinate work by scheduling and undertaking airline, train or vehicle travel. Incumbent will be required to frequently organize and coordinate schedules, analyze and interpret data, engage in fast-moving problem solving, be expected to professionally direct the work of others in stressful situations; communicate quickly and precisely with coworkers and clients, craft written communication including the use of e-mail and other electronic reproduction of words, graphs, and photos. Incumbent will be required to make regular use of and be proficient with computers, telephones, mobile communication devices, copy machines and printers.