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, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Engineering Technical Series 0802. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and abilities applicable to a broad range of engineering technician duties; Possess sufficient knowledge and skill to apply techniques and philosophy of comprehensive planning to include urban/regional planning techniques, air force policy, major command requirements and local physical assets and restrictions regarding the comprehensive plan is necessary to accomplish the development and implementation of base comprehension planning; Knowledge of the workings of state and local jurisdictions to actively and authoritatively participate in hearing and other public participatory planning functions representing the Air Force's interest; Comprehensive knowledge of site planning and development of land use plans to analyze complex projects and achieve a cohesive approach to planning. 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-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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.Knowledge of the techniques and philosophy of comprehensive planning and channels to use in obtaining or disseminating information. Basic knowledge of some areas of engineering principles is required. 2.Technical and working knowledge to gather, assemble and analyze facts; draw conclusions; devise solutions to problems that are conventional in nature and identify changes and trends. 3.Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions. 4.Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections. 5.Ability to understand plan and organize work; analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations; recommend timely and economical solutions; coordinate with other engineering personnel; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and maintain good working relationships. 6.Ability to relate the effect of community planning decisions on the mission and goals of the installation; develop and evaluate planning projects for technical validity; and prepare analytical reports. Ability to arrange and conduct conferences. 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.