Facilities Planner

Facility Planner

Must be a United States citizen with a clear background for government security investigation with the ability to obtain a Clearance or Common Access Card (CAC).

Position will support a Program Integration Office (PIO) in the coordination of Military Construction (MILCON) projects and Facility Sustainment Restoration & Modernization (FSRM) projects supporting a new‑mission beddown of the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter at Moody AFB, GA.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Facility Planner: $95,000 to $105,000. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Assist with coordination across all installation agencies to facilitate the preparation of infrastructure, facilities and services required for the new mission organization to reach Initial Full Operating Capability (I/FOC) within minimal to no disruption to ongoing missions.
• Provide technical support to facilitate coordination and integration of multitude plans, operations, timelines and deliverables in support of a single executable operations plan.
• Support both the Facility Sustainment Restoration & Modernization (FSRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) programs by assisting with facility space needs to ensure Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) acquisitions are completed in a timely manner to minimize delays from facility construction/renovation completion to full occupancy.
• Provide recurring updates to senior leadership to include updates on projected service interruptions and success stories.
• Assist with beddown coordination activities with Headquarters, Squadron, Group, Wing leadership, DoD Partners (i.e. USACE), contractors and multiple agencies across the installation.
• Provide architectural and space planning solutions that include preparation of architectural drawings.
• Perform review of design intent drawings.
• Provide facilities, furnishings, equipment, and space management support to assist Government‑led planning, acquisition, installation, and utilization efforts. Support shall include coordination of project schedules, resources, and communications.
• Review of architectural and space planning solutions.
• Collaborate with project team members to ensure space utilization and interior design solutions comply with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, safety regulations, Air Force policies, and end‑user needs.
• Completes weekly and monthly internal and external reporting.
• Develop project briefings and presentations.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Five years of related experience and two years of directly related USAF or DOD installation facility space planning/analysis experience is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field is desirable.
• Knowledge of furniture procurement and installation. Ability to coordinate planning for IT, Security, Furniture procurement and configuration, and construction desired.
• Analytical skills relevant to analyzing facility optimization, space planning, and cost savings.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, GIS, Geo Base and other computer‑aided (CAD) programs that support the creation of drawings, models and designs.
• Produce graphic products for the 23 CES, including briefings, photographs, and maps conveying timely and relevant facility conditions.
• Prepare nontechnical drawings for operations flight personnel.
• Coordinate GIS and Geo Base updates with designated POCs. Print/reproduce existing as‑built drawings as required.
• Experience in gathering data to solve complex technical problems and be able to follow established project‑related procedures and complete established project milestones.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication analysis, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with various IT systems is desired.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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