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COMMUNITY PLANNER-INTERDISCIPLINARY

U.S. Air Forces, EuropeRamstein, GermanyFull-time$76,463 - $99,404 per yearPosted Nov 5, 2026Closes Nov 13, 2026

U.S. Air Forces, Europe has an opening for a COMMUNITY PLANNER-INTERDISCIPLINARY in Ramstein, Germany. It is listed as a full-time position.

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U.S. Air Forces, Europe has an opening for a COMMUNITY PLANNER-INTERDISCIPLINARY in Ramstein, Germany. It is listed as a full-time position.

The listing gives the pay as $76,463 - $99,404 per year.

The advert does not mention visa sponsorship. If you would move to Germany for this job, check the official work permit route first (DGJ Insight lists it where we have it).

Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 5, 2026; applications close on Nov 13, 2026.

Employer
U.S. Air Forces, Europe
Location
Ramstein, Germany
Job type
Full-time
Pay
$76,463 - $99,404 per year
Found
Nov 5, 2026 on USAJobs
Closes
Nov 13, 2026
Employer text
666 words, about 3 min to read
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Updated Nov 6, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, Germany
EUR 54,840 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • EU Blue Card: Recognised degree and a job offer above the salary threshold
  • Skilled worker visa (Fachkräfte): Recognised qualification and a job offer
  • Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte): Points-based job search for up to one year

Official routes: Make it in Germany (Federal Government portal)

Job description

About the role

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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 and the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Community Planning Series, 0020, Engineering Series, 0800, or Architecture Series, 0808.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: GS-0020: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/community-planning-series-0020/ GS-0801: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf GS-0808: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must meet the basic requirements for this interdisciplinary position and have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay system (may have been obtained in the Federal service, military, or private sector).

Examples of specialized experience include professional knowledge of the techniques and philosophy of facility space planning to include optimization concepts and techniques, AF policy, and major command requirements, necessary to develop and implement a Facility Space Optimization Plan; substantive knowledge of the AF and DOD programs policies and goals to optimize the use, repair, and maintenance of the installation's facilities; knowledge of surveying and data gathering processes to identify customer allocation and utilization; knowledge of installation operations to identify planning project requirements, and complete complex projects which can involve problems of considerable scope.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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. Professional knowledge of engineering/planning concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to effectively apply theories, principles, and concepts to installation facility space management, planning, and optimization programs. 2.

Knowledge to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to complex facility space planning problems that require interpretation or extension of policy guides and substantial modification of techniques and procedures. 3. Experience leveraging Air Force Information Technology (IT) innovations and Authoritative Data Sources, such as the AF Geospatial Integration Management Systems, SMS, and NexGen IT. 4.

Demonstrates knowledge and prior use of data collection, analysis and representation tools such as project tracking and data management software programs, field survey technology, Geographic Information System (GIS) and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) applications, and data science and analysis platforms. 5.

Skill in communicating orally and in writing with clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness; and the ability to relate the effect of facility planning decisions on the mission and goals of an installation. 6. 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. 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.

Develops and maintains the installation Facility Space Optimization Plan (FSOP) and other facility space studies used as the basis for facility space optimization, and investment decisions. Implements and manages the installation's facility space planning and optimization program by leading the Customer Authorizations (CA) and Facility Space Planning capabilities, and supporting the management of accurate customer allocations.

Leads the facility space planning function in optimizing the installation facility footprint in support of AF mission and strategic objectives. Integrates and analyzes data elements to ensure effective planning and optimization of installation facility assets.

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