COMMUNITY PLANNER

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, Community Planning Series 0020 BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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 2. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR NH-02: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include Actively contributes as a team member/leader; provides insight and recommends changes or solutions to problems; Identifies and pursues individual/team development opportunities. Achieves and maintains qualification and certification requirements; Proactively guides, coordinates, and consults with others to accomplish projects, assuming ownership of personal processes and products; Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex/difficult problems; Adapts existing plans and techniques to accomplish complex projects/programs. Recommends improvements to the design or operation of systems, equipment, or processes; Plans and conducts functional technical activities for projects/programs. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR NH-03: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include considered a functional/technical expert by others in the organization; is regularly sought out by others for advice and assistance; Pursues or creates certification, qualifications, and/or developmental programs and opportunities for self and others; Guides, motivates, and oversees the activities of individuals and teams with focus on project/program issues. Assumes ownership of processes and products, as appropriate; Develops, integrates, and implements solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines; Develops plans and techniques to fit new situations to improve overall program and policies. Establishes precedents in application of problem-solving techniques to enhance existing processes; Defines, directs, or leads highly challenging projects/programs. 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: For NH-02 1. Knowledge of community planning concepts, principles, theories, regulations, and methods to identify community needs and develop and maintain an Installation Development Plan and supporting programs. 2. Knowledge to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; devise solutions to complex planning problems that require interpretation or extension of policy guides and substantial modification of techniques and procedures. 3. Knowledge of automated systems and programs such as CADD, GIS, project tracking, and other software programs. 4. Skill in communicating orally and in writing with clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness and the ability to relate the effect of community planning decisions on the mission and goals of an installation. For NH-03 1. Professional knowledge of community planning concepts, principles, theories, regulations, and methods to identify community needs and develop and maintain an Installation Development plan and supporting programs. 2. Knowledge to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; devise solutions to complex planning problems that require interpretation or extension of policy guides and substantial modification of techniques and procedures. 3. Knowledge of automated systems and programs such as CADD, GIS, project tracking, and other software programs. 4. Skill in communicating orally and in writing with clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness and the ability to relate the effect of community planning decisions on the mission and goals of an installation. 5. Ability to organize, divide, and distribute portions of work to other professional and expert personnel in order to complete large and complex planning projects and resolve complex planning issues. 6. Ability to plan, budget, and execute required projects in support of program activities based on relative priorities and available funds. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Primary purpose is to serve as a community planning professional. The duties are developmental in nature, leading to the full performance level of Community Planner. This is an entry-level position in the planning profession and will expose the employee to a wide variety of federal planning duties as well as administrative process.