The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a community planning professional at an Air Force (AF) installation responsible for managing activities related to human as well as physical aspects of community, regional, urban, comprehensive, and land use planning in support of an installation.

Duties

Facilitate the development and maintenance of the Installation Development Plan (IDP) and other comprehensive planning studies used as the basis for installation planning, land use development, and installation investment planning decisions. Develop strategies and courses of action which directly guide and inform facility sustainment, repair, modernization, and construction through the Activity Management Plan (AMP) and the Base Comprehensive Activity Management Plan (BCAMP) processes. Ensure compatible use planning between on and off installation facility and infrastructure development and land use. Review vicinity maps and collects data on socioeconomic conditions, demographic patterns, and community and regional land use to identify potential impacts to compatible development. Collect data and evaluate factors which affect the physical development, maintenance, and management of installation infrastructure assets.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• A $15,000 recruitment incentive may be authorized. Completion of a 2-year service agreement is required
• Work will occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station by vehicle or on military or commercial aircraft
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Certificate from the American Institute of Certified Planners is desired
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• A significant background of practical experience as well as a thorough grasp of theory to identify and define the nature and scope of obscure problems is desired.
• Extensive experience in a specific area of planning (e.g., Planning Law, Spatial Planning, Transportation Planning, Land Use Planning, and Environmental Planning) is typically desired.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Individual Occupational Requirements for 0020 series & Group Standard for Professional & Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. NOTE: Applicants with degrees in related fields, such as those listed above, who do not have the 12 semester hours of specified course work must have had at least one year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level (or other equivalent pay systems) in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which includes serving as a community planning with responsible for managing activities related to human as well as physical aspects of community, regional, urban, comprehensive, and land use planning. To view additional qualifying information, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/community-planning-series-0020/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of community planning concepts, principles, theories, regulations, and methods necessary to identify and inform investment strategies for the repair, maintenance, sustainment, and development of facilities and infrastructure. 2. Knowledge to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; devise solutions to complex planning problems that require interpretation or extension of policy guides and substantial modification of techniques and procedures. 3. Knowledge of automated tools, systems, and programs such as SMS Builder, Comprehensive Planning Platform (CPP), CADD, Geographic Information System (GIS), project tracking, and other software programs. 4. Skill in communicating orally and in writing with clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness and the ability to relate the effect of community planning decisions on the mission and goals of an installation/organization. 5. Ability to organize, divide, and distribute portions of work to other professional and expert personnel to complete large and complex planning projects and resolve complex planning issues. 6. Ability to plan, budget, and execute required projects in support of program asset management activities based on relative priorities and available funds. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Fairchild AFB 7 W Arnold Street Rm 19 Fairchild AFB, WA 99011 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]