Community Planner, Department Of The Air Force - Japan

Community Planner
Department: Department Of The Air Force
Agency: Air Force Personnel Center
Job Announcement Number: AFPC-420411-161044-OPM

SALARY RANGE:
$60,274.00 - $78,355.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, January 05, 2011 to Tuesday, January 18, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0020-12
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
12
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Yokota ABS Japan
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace.


To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.




KEY REQUIREMENTS:

* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Travel and relocation expenses will be paid.


Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - Yokota ABS Japan


The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Community Planner, responsible for the orderly development of the base.

* Directs, formulates, plans, and implements techniques, and develops broad strategies and procedures to conduct the comprehensive planning process conventional in nature, but of considerable scope.
* Reviews and coordinates document preparation, implementation and maintenance of the Base General Plan.
* Manages the base Airfield Waiver Program and the Air Installation compatible Use Zone Program.
* Ensures coordination as required with U.S. government agencies and the local Japanese government officials on comprehensive community planning issues as they pertain at the Base General Plan.
* Directs focused area development plans and manages the development, preparation, implementation and maintenance of various other base plans.
* Administers the existing GEOBASE/GIS contract by monitoring GIS contractor personnel ensuring GIS system compatibility with installations throughout Okinawa.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Basic Requirements: To be eligible, you must meet one of the following:



A. A degree in community planning. OR

B. A degree in a 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. OR

C. A Degree in a related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that did NOT include at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance AND at least 1 year of work experience in community planning under the supervision and guidance of a community planner. OR

D. A combination of experience and educational courses with 24 semester hours in 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 community planning, urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration. AND At least 12 semester hours in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning.


In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must also meet the following:

At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Examples of Specialized experience include work in planning services for activities to include facilities, environmental, transportation, utilities and site; Analyze land usage and evaluate geometric features such as roads, parking, facilities, utilities, site elevations, storm drainage and landscaping; Plan & conduct surveys & inspections; Review construction plans for conformance with comprehensive plans and requirements.


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. Significant background of practical experience and understanding of community planning theory to identify and define the nature an scope of obscure problems.

2. Professional knowledge of comprehensive planning philosophy, concepts and techniques.

3. Knowledge of channels to use to obtain or disseminate information.

4. Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions and devise solutions to problems that are complex in nature. Knowledge to identify changes and trends.

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

6. Skill to arrange and conduct conferences and apply techniques.

7. Skill and Ability to develop and evaluate planning projects for technical validity, prepare analytical reports, organize tasks and coordinate with using organizations, engineers, architects, etc.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.



Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated, unofficial transcripts on college letterhead are acceptable. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Transcripts must contain the applicant's name and the name of the college/university/institute.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT/OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

* This is a drug testing designated position. Employee is subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment (AFI 44-107, Attachment 2 Type 5 dated 7 April 2010).
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
* Work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.
* May act as project liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers or other design agencies.
* May be required to serve on A&E selection boards.


HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Basis of Rating:

You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the KSAs required for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veteran's preference; however, preference is still applied.

Category 3, Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.

Category 2, Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.

Category 1, Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.


BENEFITS:

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

Apply: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=95229271&JobTitle=Community+Planner&sort=rv%2c-dtex&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=25&qt=default&jbf522=0020&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&AVSDM=2011-01-05+00%3a03%3a00

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:


1. Your Resume


2. A complete Occupational Assessment Questionnaire


3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below):

Veterans Documentation (if applicable), College Transcripts (if applicable)


The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, January 18, 2011


To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.


To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf

using the following Vacancy ID KY420411. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.


Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.


If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and


2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and


3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

THE APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)

* Online Application (Questionnaire)
* Resume
* Transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
* Veteran's Documents- DD 214 (any copy--unaltered) but it MUST include Character of Service (if currently Active Duty you may submit a Statement of Service or Proof of Service letter; however, that statement MUST include Character of Service).
* 30% Disabled Veteran - DD 214 (any copy--unaltered) but it MUST include Character of Service (if currently Active Duty you may submit a Statement of Service or Proof of Service letter; however, that statement MUST include Character of Service AND the VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more.
* Documents Not Listed Above – Provide required documentation to substantiate your eligibility for the appointment authority you are claiming.

ALL supporting documentation must be submitted at the time of self-nomination or applicants may receive an ineligible rating.


IF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE YOUR APPLICATION MAY NOT BE REFERRED TO THE HIRING MANAGER.


Electronic submission is the quickest and easiest option.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Frances H. Garcia
Phone: (210)648-1633
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: FRANCES.GARCIA@OPM.GOV Agency Information:
AFPC OPM Office
8610 Broadway Rm 305
San Antonio, TX 78217
USA
Fax: (478)757-3144


WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

Apply: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=95229271&JobTitle=Community+Planner&sort=rv%2c-dtex&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=25&qt=default&jbf522=0020&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&AVSDM=2011-01-05+00%3a03%3a00