Military Master Planner Assistant

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Hiring Agency:

Military - Agency 31

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$28.558

Job Posting:

JR2... Military Master Planner Assistant (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

08-26-2025

Job Description:

Location: Construction and Facilities Management Office, 2433 NW 24th Street, Lincoln NE

Job Duties:

The primary duties of this position will be to provide comprehensive GIS support to the Nebraska Army National Guard (NEARNG) Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO). The position will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating the CFMOs Geographic Information System (GIS) and providing Installations Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) as defined in NGR 420-10. The primary end results are accurate, reliable, and readily accessible geospatial data and maps that support informed decision-making in planning, construction, facilities management, environmental management, and training activities across the NEARNG. This includes maintaining compliance with ARNG standards and providing data for critical reporting requirements.
This position will also assist the Military Master Planner (MMP) with development, research, coordination, and maintenance of the Nebraska Army National Guard (NEARNG) master plans, the Long Range Construction Plans (LRCP), State and federal capital plans, and facility life cycle plans. Assist in the development and update of the NEARNG Real Property Development Plan (RPDP).

This position may research and coordinate the activities of various public and private organizations during design, development and implementation for the NEARNG CFMO to produce the best results.

It will assist with collection, research, input, update and maintenance of data into various databases required by State and federal authorities.

This position will validate and analyze real property quantities and translate into procurement specifications. Theyll determine real property requirements by translating and analyzing master planning goals into a prioritized list of sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) construction projects.

This individual will develop maps for research and execution of the States Military Construction (MILCON) program documentation for review and approval.

For MILCON and SRM projects, provide information and contribute to design and scope; prepare estimates and economic analyses.

This position will perform analysis of existing real property assets to ensure capability of supporting assigned missions and future expansion requirements; provide relevant information and make recommendation to the MMP and/or agency leaders. Identify land use activities and actions that may impact State and/or Federal law.

This position may be tasked to organize and facilitate the Electronic Proposed Project Sheet (EPPS) and 420 project validation forms, administrative process and required signature approval process.

Starting hourly pay rate is $28.558.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Civil Engineering or Facility Management and one year of experience in planning, facility management, civil engineering or related field and two years experience in Geographic Information Systems and/or Construction Management.

Preferred: Skill in ArcGIS and other mapping application to develop installation maps, develop training maps, develop range maps, analyze geography, develop and adapt floor plans, analyze and map building spaces.

Other: Background/motor vehicle request checks will be required prior to hire.

Significant travel across the state is required. Positions in this class require the employee to possess a valid drivers license or provide independent, authorized transportation.

Knowledge of Military Dept. regulations and chain of command; military missions/objectives; planning processes/theories/techniques; multi-disciplinary integration; project design; management techniques; budget processes; real estate principles, practices & laws; basic legal requirements and restrictions of contracts and their administration; fundamentals of mathematics required in the work; principles and concepts of building construction and land management; city, state and federal construction codes and regulations; environmental laws; supervisory practices/techniques; project management; military information systems/software.

Skill in communicating/presenting information, both orally and in writing, to diverse groups of people; facilitation/coordination of activities; analyzing data and plans; developing reports; preparing bids/estimates; identifying problems and developing solutions; preparing basic maps using GIS software; multi-tasking; achieving consensus between disparate user groups as plans are developed and codified.

Ability to interact with all levels of staff, government officials and the public; interpret and explain technical specifications and standards; maintain accurate records; prepare clear and concise reports.

o Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases
o Thirteen paid holidays per year
o Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement, agency free parking and flexible work schedules, military leave
o 79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from
o Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and more
o Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year starting at 12 days each.
o 156% state-matched retirement for state plans
o Stipend for eligible military retirees on TRICARE
o A safe and secure environment with great teammates

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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