Planner, Government, Operations Manager

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Army National Guard (ARNG)

is recruiting for a Planner 3!

This position is in the Supervisor (SU) bargaining unit at a range 19. This SU Planner 3 position may be eligible for a salary range Supervisory Differential, up to range 20. This is the responsibility of the incumbent to request via the APEA Association. Approval is subject to DOP discretion, per SU CBA 24.11 and in accordance with AS 39.

This position is opened to Alaska Residents only.

Please check the Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify.

As the Army National Guard’s Planner 3, you will work under the general direction of the Division Director and in coordination with the Federal Partner and Chief Facilities Management Officer to provide master and area planning for the ARNG.

This is a dual‑role position that also serves as a supervisor for up to five (5) State employees. You will oversee and coordinate planning activities, facility leasing, anti‑terrorism/force protection, energy management, and Installation Status Reporting (ISR), while also serving as the State Master Planner.

You will perform critical functions by making recommendations related to real property and real estate actions involving Alaska National Guard–owned or leased buildings, facilities, and land. You will establish suspense dates and ensure tasks are completed within required timelines.

Our Mission: Provide modern, functional infrastructure that enables Army National Guard readiness in support of its Federal and State Missions. Our vision:
Community‑based facilities that support Army National Guard missions and provide accessible public resources for Alaskan citizens and communities.

Our Culture: Our office is one team of federal and state employees working with a unified purpose of accomplishing our mission. A team based approach guided by respect, dignity, and equitable treatment where employees feel valued and engaged. An open exchange of information and ideas that enables communication, coordination, and transparency that helps build a dynamic team.

As a valued member of the ARNG team, you will play a big role in supporting a profoundly meaningful mission. We believe in self‑growth and career advancement by encouraging and providing multiple opportunities for skills advancement and development.

This position allows for a flexible alternate work week schedule, in addition to benefits that include paid leave accrual, various retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, ensuring you are well‑supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

ARNG is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three‑mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to a no‑cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

• Managing Human Resources:
  Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
• Building and Construction:
  Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Supervision:
  Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; sets task priorities; evaluates work performance and provides…