Community Planner (PL)
About The Position
The Community Planner leads installation and area development planning, facility-space optimization, and long-range planning efforts. The role conducts advanced analysis of land use, environmental impacts, and infrastructure requirements to support mission execution, and coordinates with engineering, environmental, and operations teams to align planning initiatives with organizational goals. The planner prepares and presents reports, briefings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders; ensures compliance with Air Force, Department of Defense, and federal planning and development regulations; and facilitates community engagement through public meetings, stakeholder consultations, and interagency coordination. The role also tracks planning metrics, project milestones, and resource utilization, provides input to environmental, safety, and occupational health plans as required, and mentors junior planners.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Community Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, or a related field and over 10 years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 18 years of relevant experience; or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex planning projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, or other planning and mapping tools.
- In-depth knowledge of Air Force and DoD planning standards is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead development, review, and updating of installation development plans, area development plans, and facility-space optimization strategies.
- Analyze land use, environmental impacts, and infrastructure requirements to support mission execution and long-range planning.
- Coordinate with engineering, environmental, and operations teams to align community planning initiatives with organizational goals.
- Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Air Force, DoD, and federal regulations governing installation planning and development.
- Facilitate public meetings, stakeholder consultations, and interagency coordination.
- Track and report planning metrics, project milestones, and resource utilization.
- Provide input for environmental, safety, and occupational health plans as required.
- Mentor junior planners and contribute to the planning team's professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
