COMMUNITY PLANNER

Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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• Performs a variety of routine taskings of limited scope and complexity involving the formulations and implementation of planning processes, providing support to higher graded personnel.
• Performs a variety of taskings in support of the maintenance of the IDP.
• Performs taskings to support the maintenance of the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program.
• Performs taskings in support the Interagency/Intergovernmental Coordination for Environmental Planning (IICEP) program as it pertains to the IDP, the Housing Community Plan, AICUZ studies, transportation studies, and individual construction projects, etc.
• Performs other assignments in keeping with the formal training plan.

• Performs continuing work assignments involving the formulation and implementation of planning processes for various assignments that are of moderate difficulty and complexity and/or assists higher graded personnel in accomplishing comprehensive planning.
• Performs continuing assignments involving the review and coordination of the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the Installation Development Plan (IDP).
• Assists in the maintenance of the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program.
• Assists with Interagency/Intergovernmental Coordination for Environmental Planning (IICEP) program as it pertains to the IDP, the Housing Community Plan, AICUZ studies, transportation studies, and individual construction projects, etc.
• Performs other assignments in keeping with the formal training plan.

Conditions of employment

• Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment and necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• To receive further consideration, YOU MUST apply at https://airforceciviliancareers.hirevue.com/signup/JHKjDpf5LXwh5aTSfppL9E/
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan. Employee must maintain current certifications. May be required to obtain job-related certifications.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate driver’s license may be required for the position.
• Position locations may vary from listed locations. The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location and/or series.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale.
• Must meet suitability for Federal employment. Required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training. Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location and/or series.
• May be required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.
• Certain positions and/or rotations require a top-secret clearance, therefore; individuals selected for these positions will be required to obtain and maintain a top-secret clearance... (continue below)
• ...as part of the clearance individuals may be required to undergo polygraph and/or drug testing as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.

To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 academic year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual (see link below), or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05.

To qualify for a GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., if related.

Recommend areas of study: Community Planning.

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 1 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.

AND

You must have a 4 or 6 year course of study leading to a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the graduate level in one of the following:

A) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision

B) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum;

OR

3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc., you cannot qualify based on GPA.

C) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation).

You MUSTprovide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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:

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1. Knowledge and understanding of the techniques and philosophy of professional community planning.

2. Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, analyze and report on facts.

3. Knowledge of automated systems and programs such as CADD, information management, project tracking, and other software programs.

4. Ability to recognize significant and controlling aspects of situations in relation to standard community planning practices.

5. Skill in communicating orally and in writing.

GS-0020-09 (Community Planner)

1. Thorough knowledge of the techniques and philosophy of professional comprehensive planning.

2. Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; and devise solutions to problems of moderate complexity and difficulty.

3. Knowledge of automated systems and programs such as CADD, information management, project tracking, and other software programs.

4. Ability to develop and evaluate planning projects of moderate complexity and difficulty for technical validity.

5. Skill in communicating orally and in writing.

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.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency of the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency if the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To receive further consideration, YOU MUST log in to https://airforceciviliancareers.hirevue.com/signup/JHKjDpf5LXwh5aTSfppL9E/

Once there, select the "Apply Now" button. You will be directed to Hire Vue to begin your application.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the materials and assessments required for the position. This may include:

• Responses to the Hire Vue interview
• Hire Vue assessments
• Review of transcripts and supporting documents
• Resume review

• Communication
• Willingness to learn
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Prioritization
• Cognitive Ability
• Conscientiousness

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application - Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran or Veteran's Preference - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.

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