Facility Space Planner

SABG is hiring a Facility Space Planner to support Engineering Support Services for the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron (50 CES) at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position is performed on-site at Schriever Space Force Base and is contingent upon contract award. Travel is minimal to none.

Location

Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Building 210)

Responsibilities

• Provide non-personal facility space planning support by leading the installation's facility space management, utilization, and optimization functions in strict alignment with Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) guidelines.
• Work with installation leadership, Real Property Accountability Officers (RPAO), and tenant organizations to maximize the efficiency of existing infrastructure and implement the Installation Facility Space Optimization Plan (FSOP).
• Serve as the installation's primary space utilization specialist, managing the facility footprint to prioritize existing facilities and underutilized space before proposing new construction or additional leases.
• Perform space utilization analyses using AFCEC-approved systems, primarily NexGen IT (TRIRIGA), to maintain, update, and revise facility use data, facility category codes, and personnel assignments.
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of AFMAN 32-1084 (Facility Requirements) when reviewing and authorizing space requests, ensuring approvals and denials are based on standardized Air Force facility criteria.
• Conduct space utilization inspections and physical site audits in accordance with AFMAN 32-1084 and AFCEC optimization guidance, documenting current space use, personnel counts, and utilization rates.
• Coordinate with engineering staff, community planners, and Real Property in maintaining the Facility Space Optimization Plan (FSOP), recommending non-materiel courses of action for mission beddowns, unit relocations, and lease reductions.
• Support quarterly Facilities Board Working Groups and Facilities Boards by compiling and analyzing space request data and presenting recommended solutions for space utilization, authorizations, and allocations.
• Process 15 to 25 ad-hoc space allocation requests annually, translating tenant needs into actionable footprint solutions matched against existing installation inventory.
• Prepare presentation materials, including floor plan markups, utilization graphics, and analytical summaries, to support quarterly Facilities Board decision briefs.
• Perform continuous data entry and record reconciliation within NexGen IT and unit files to ensure accurate logging of physical unit moves, category code shifts, and square footage reallocations.
• Evaluate incoming unit space requests weekly and validate them against AFMAN 32-1084 standard authorizations, identifying available existing space options or documenting unavailability.
• Conduct physical facility utilization inspections monthly for targeted buildings to capture current usage data, personnel counts, and optimization opportunities.
• Track personnel movements, mission realignments, and new mission requirements through stakeholder meetings as mission requirements change.
• Develop and present formal Space Optimization Courses of Action (COAs) monthly, outlining potential unit realignments, required square footage, and utilization impacts.
• Audit, revise, and update the Installation Facility Space Optimization Plan (FSOP) quarterly to ensure alignment with current AFCEC directives.
• Work with AFCEC and the GIS/GEOBASE team annually to develop Customer Authorization Worksheets (CAWs) outlining each unit's facility space authorization and allocations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Interior Design, Facility Management, or a closely related field; or at least 3 years of equivalent experience specifically in facility space management and asset optimization.
• Proficiency in navigating and updating real property databases, with NexGen IT (TRIRIGA) strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive skill in analyzing quantitative and qualitative facility data to develop strategic space consolidation plans.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex planning decisions and recommendations to installation leadership.
• Capable of passing National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Skills

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and NexGen IT (TRIRIGA) preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations and facility standards (e.g., AFMAN 32-1084); write reports and business correspondence; present planning recommendations effectively.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, including square footage calculations and utilization rate analysis.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; make sound business decisions based on data.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, write, and type on a computer.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, and use hands to handle or feel.
• Periodically required to walk active construction sites and may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to inspect work in progress.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to visually detect defects, hazards, and non-conforming conditions.

Work Environment

• Job duties are performed in a combination of an office environment and outdoor construction and facility environments on a military installation.
• When on active construction sites, may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated noise levels, dust, and varying outdoor weather conditions; must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required (e.g., hard hat, safety vest, safety footwear).
• The noise level in the office environment is usually low to moderate and can be moderate to high on active construction sites.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 - $110,000. Compensation is determined based on the role’s requirements, education, certifications, skills, experience, geographic location, and market conditions.