COMMUNITY LIAISON SPECIALIST
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Posted: March 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$115,711 - $150,426
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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).
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.
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:
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