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Location: Las Vegas , Nevada Title: Facility Space Planning Support Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time Travel Required: Yes (0-25%) Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain
At LBYD Federal, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness”, is the motto that we put into action every day. We perform high quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with our employees being our greatest asset. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects for a wide variety of federal clients nationwide. LBYD Federal prides ourselves in being responsive to our clients and partners by empowering you to make decisions and build trust on the front lines. We also provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop and grow your career through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. We also provide additional career growth opportunities across affiliated business lines including Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities.
LBYD Federal has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical, dental, and life insurance options. We have a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program to enhance your experience and job satisfaction. Additionally, we support the communities where we live and work by taking part in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations. LBYD Federal is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm that provides the right environment for leaders and results-oriented professionals to thrive. Come join our team!
POSITION PURPOSE: LBYD Federal is seeking a Facility Space Planner to provide on-site facility utilization and space-management support to USACE Projects. The selected candidate will evaluate mission requirements, space authorizations, facility availability, occupancy, and utilization to develop practical recommendations for beddowns, moves, consolidations, and footprint optimization. The Facility Space Planner will coordinate with facility users, community planners, engineers, Real Property personnel, asset managers, and authorized Government representatives. The employee will work under LBYD Federal supervision and will maintain accurate, traceable, and decision-ready facility-space records. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review space requests, mission requirements, personnel populations, functional needs, schedules, and available facility records.
- Evaluate requested space against AFMAN 32-1084, applicable Air Force criteria, and approved installation planning requirements.
- Review and reconcile facility, category-code, square-footage, occupancy, utilization, and personnel data.
- Identify available, underutilized, or considerable space before recommending new construction or leased space.
- Conduct or support physical space-utilization inspections and document existing conditions.
- Compare authorized, existing, and requested space allocations and identify variances.
- Develop and evaluate courses of action for mission bed downs, relocations, consolidations, and facility-use changes.
- Prepare floor-plan markups, utilization diagrams, briefing materials, decision papers, and Facilities Board packages.
- Coordinate proposed actions with affected organizations, engineers, planners, Real Property personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Update approved facility-use, personnel, allocation, and category-code information in Government-approved systems.
- Support quarterly or periodic updates to the Facility Space Optimization Plan and related reports.
- Verify consistency among NexGen IT, CAD, GIS, Real Property, floor plans, and approved decisions.
- Maintain accurate project files, meeting records, decision documentation, and action-item tracking.
- Support quality reviews and resolve data discrepancies through authorized Government data owners.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support facility boards, planning meetings, site visits, data calls, move planning, and other duties consistent with the position and contract requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, facility management, community planning, engineering, geography, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
- Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in facility space planning, space management, facility planning, asset management, architecture, or related support.
- Experience interpreting floor plans, facility records, space criteria, occupancy data, and organizational requirements.
- Ability to conduct field verification and translate findings into accurate plans, reports, and recommendations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, technical-writing, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic facility or document-management systems.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to analyze space authorization and utilization data; develop practical courses of action; reconcile facility, personnel, CAD, GIS, and Real Property information; prepare clear visual and written products; and coordinate competing stakeholder needs professionally.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to successfully complete applicable federal background and installation-access requirements.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain required credentials, including a CAC or DBIDS credential, as applicable.
- Employment is contingent upon contract award, Government funding, and satisfaction of applicable access requirements.
- Occasional local or overnight travel may be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Department of Defense, or another federal agency.
- Familiarity with AFMAN 32-1084 and Air Force space-authorization criteria.
- Experience with NexGen IT, Tririga, AutoCAD, GIS, or comparable facility-information systems.
- Experience preparing Facilities Board packages, floor-plan markups, move plans, utilization studies, or optimization recommendations.
- Professional credentials related to facility management, planning, architecture, or interior design.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount frequently to move objects. Work is primarily sedentary but includes walking and standing during facility inspections.
- Must be able to use a computer and review electronic and printed floor plans for extended periods.
- Must be able to safely access occupied facilities, mechanical areas, and project sites as required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an office and occupied-facility environment with periodic exterior or construction-site visits. Required personal protective equipment and site-specific safety procedures must be followed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
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