Community Planner Lead

Program Mission

As part of the BOS contract supporting the Department of the Air Force, 6th Engineer Squadron at Mac Dill Air Force Base, Florida, we deliver comprehensive civil engineering services that directly support mission readiness and operational excellence. Our mission is to sustain safe, efficient, and resilient installation infrastructure that enables the Air Force to execute its global mission.

The Lead Community Planner is the installation’s focal point for Installation Development Planning (IDP), leading land use, facility, and infrastructure planning to support mission requirements. The role develops and oversees comprehensive planning efforts, including facility, regional, and space optimization planning, ensuring efficient, sustainable, and mission‑compatible use of installation assets. It provides technical leadership, delivers data‑driven analyses, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to protect installation interests.

• Bachelor’s degree in community planning from an accredited program.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in community planning or three (3) years in a major U.S. military installation (Air Force experience preferred).
• Completion (or ability to obtain after hire) of WENG 519 Air Force Installation Planning Principles and WENG 520 Comprehensive Planning Development provided by AFIT.
• Experience with Air Force planning systems such as Nex Gen or CPP.
• Ability to hold and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

• Provide planning recommendations to leadership supported by sound economic, technical, and risk‑based analysis.
• Prepare and brief planning products, analyses, and recommendations to the Installation Facility Board and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Air Force Instructions, Manuals, and installation‑specific guidance.
• Represent the installation at local government and regional planning commission meetings; brief leadership on risks, encroachment concerns, and recommended actions.
• Coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative, project proponents, stakeholders, and external agencies to evaluate siting options and minimize impacts.
• Serve as Land sub‑Asset Management Plan Manager, ensuring appropriate land quantity, quality, and configuration.
• Execute and manage the Facility Space Planning and Optimization program in accordance with DAFI 32‑1015 and Air Force guidance.
• Lead space allocation surveys, perform data‑driven analyses, and develop strategies to improve space efficiency and mission support.
• Develop, update, and maintain the Facility Space Optimization Plan with engineering and asset management functions.
• Manage and support the Space Utilization Working Group to evaluate and prioritize space requirements aligned with mission needs.
• Coordinate with the Real Property Office and Geo Integration Office to ensure alignment of planning data, facility records, and spatial analysis.
• Maintain accurate facility space data and drawings of record within real property systems.
• Oversee the Building Measurement Team to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
• Lead the development and oversight of Air Installation Compatible Use Zone studies, including Airfield Clear Zones and Accident Potential Zones.
• Lead, manage, and coordinate development and updates of the Installation Development Plan within the Comprehensive Planning Platform.
• Evaluate development proposals against base criteria, identifying encroachment risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Prepare statements of work and independent government cost estimates to support planning requirements.
• Manage daily workflows, priorities, and deliverables, ensuring timely and high‑quality completion of planning products.
• Communicate project timelines, priorities, and objectives clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Provide input to long‑range installation planning initiatives and updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of installation planning and mission requirements.

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