Strategic Community Planner

Published Sept. 16, 2024 Air Force Test Center About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history! About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Strategic Community Planner (NH-0343-02T03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, Civil Engineer Group, Engineering Division, Planning Section (412 CEG/CENPL) at Edwards Air Force Base. In this position, you will implement and formulate Air Force Planning processes as they relate to Edwards AFB. Perform comprehensive planning functions including Encroachment Program Management, Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Program Management, Strategic Basing, Installation Development Plan and Installation Optimization at Edwards AFB. THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME! Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2024 salary range: $46,020 - $156-323 per year (includes locality) Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework" Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Desired Skills: 2 years of experience in Installation Facility and Space Planning Working knowledge of Arc GIS Experience leading planning charrettes and District Plans Working knowledge of current Combined Task Force Missions Experience using the Comprehensive Planning Platform Working knowledge of airfield operations Major Duties: Provides comprehensive planning support to the installation. Works with community planning section supervisor to develop and evaluate performance for installation level community planning programs to ensure compliance with pertinent Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force (AF), and/or other governmental policies, directives, instructions, applicable laws, agreements, and criteria established by Congress. Exercises sound professional judgment in recognizing and resolving and/or recommending solutions to difficult or unusual planning problems. Assists in the development of guidance for the implementation of the Interagency/Intergovernmental Coordination for Community Planning, as it pertains to the Installation Development Plan (IDP), Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) studies, transportation studies, individual construction projects, etc. Independently defines, leads, performs, and coordinates critical special studies/projects/beddowns and highly challenging projects/programs affecting the overall productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Qualifications/Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Obtain & maintain Security clearance Professional knowledge of community planning concepts, principles, theories, regulations, and methods to identify community needs and develop and maintain an installation master (development) plan and supporting programs. Knowledge to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; devise solutions to problems that are conventional in nature. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_. 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We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.