Community Planner

IntrepidGS•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Community Planner develops solutions for U.S. Air Force Base community planning tasks, which may include comprehensive planning, transportation, capital improvements, infrastructure, maintenance, engineering, fiscal analysis, public policy, and site planning and analysis. The role works with engineers, designers, and surveyors to support customer satisfaction and successful project completion. The position formulates and implements strategies for comprehensive planning; assists with conceptual studies and sketches; recommends project locations and validates project requirements against the Installation Development Plan; and maintains associated sub-component plans. It also maintains facility records in the Base Real Property Inventory, recommends space requests, and keeps space and occupancy data accurate. The planner prepares airfield waivers and coordinates airfield projects with engineers to align operational needs with planning objectives. The position follows applicable quality, safety, and training programs and is responsible for safeguarding government and contractor property and maintaining clean, safe, and professional work areas. It is deployed to the assigned location 100% of the time and requires a DoD Secret Security Clearance, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Jordan residency visa.

Requirements

Four years of experience in community planning and landscape architecture.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid residency visa for Jordan.
Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions, including dust and high temperatures, and endure long hours and exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Proficiency with AutoCAD.
Experience using GIS to support MILCON planning, including site selection, land-use planning, and infrastructure development.
Knowledge of relevant laws, codes, regulations, and quality standards.
Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Community Planning, Urban Affairs, or Architecture, or an Engineering degree with experience in community planning (preferred).
Valid U.S. passport (preferred).

Responsibilities

Formulate, plan, develop, and implement techniques and strategies for the comprehensive planning process.
Assist in preparing conceptual studies and sketches showing pertinent design features, materials, equipment, and specifications.
Provide project siting recommendations and validate new project requirements against the Installation Development Plan; manage supporting sub-component plans.
Enter information about existing and new facilities into Base Real Property Inventory records weekly.
Make space request recommendations and maintain accurate space and occupancy records.
Follow quality and safety programs in compliance with RMS, OSHA, and U.S. Air Force requirements.
Follow a comprehensive, flexible, and properly documented training program.
Maintain safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, and professional work areas free of dust, clutter, and trash.
Properly use and safeguard government- and contractor-provided property, including facilities, equipment, and tools.
Prepare airfield waivers and coordinate airfield projects with engineers to align operational needs with planning objectives.