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COMMUNITY PLANNING AND LIAISON OFFICIER (CPLO)

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$115,711 - $150,426

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GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves acting as a bridge between a naval facility and local communities to manage land use, development, and potential conflicts that could affect military operations.

The officer leads teams, coordinates with government officials and stakeholders, and develops plans to resolve encroachment issues.

It's ideal for someone with experience in planning, strong communication skills, and a knack for building partnerships in government or community settings.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in land use planning and intergovernmental coordination
  • Expertise in leading installation encroachment teams and facilitating coordination with local/regional agencies
  • Ability to provide continuity and advice on land use issues impacting federal or military installations
  • Skills in developing innovative solutions to unique land use and encroachment problems
  • Experience evaluating local initiatives, community plans, and private projects for mission impacts
  • Proficiency in representing the installation in discussions with officials, citizens, and professionals
  • Familiarity with tools like Mission Compatibility Analysis Tool (MCAT) for tracking updates

Full Job Description

You will serve as a COMMUNITY PLANNING AND LIAISON OFFICER (CPLO) in the NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAN of NAV FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND SE.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Leading an installation encroachment team by providing expertise on land use planning issues and working with local and regional government agencies and staff to facilitate intergovernmental coordination; 2) Providing vital expertise and continuity on land use issues affecting a federal or military installation; 3) Developing innovative solutions to unique land use and encroachment problems and providing expert advice and recommendations on these solutions to military and community leaders; and 4) Evaluating and engaging on local initiatives, community general development and land use plans, and private development projects that potentially impact an agency's mission.

NOTE: This experience must be fully and clearly supported in your resume.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as the installation representative for managing intergovernmental and interagency issues regarding encroachment and land use planning.
  • You will represent the installation in discussions with local, citizenry, professionals, local, regional and state officials, tribal gov. liaisons and others concerned with community planning, development and growth management strategies/issues.
  • You will lead the installation Encroachment Coordination Team/Working Group(s) conducting meeting as necessary to accomplish the actions associated with implementation of Encroachment Action Plans (EAPs) or other encroachment management strategies.
  • You will provide periodic updates to the region on the status of implementation actions in coordination with the RCPLO and utilizing tracking tools such as the Mission Compatibility Analysis Tool (MCAT).
  • You will prepare correspondence regarding encroachment issues with review and coordination with the Regional Community Planning and Liaison Officer.
  • You will develop and implement strategic plans to address organizational requirements
  • You will routinely work with technical personnel experienced in civil engineering, architecture, landscape design urban and reginal planning and airspace structure.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12896827-26-VMF