Facilities Planner 2\3
Assists/solicits in compiling data and schedules from headcount projections to enable forecasting of use and occupancy allocation, building utilization and density. Will support projects with varied scope and complexity. Supports &/or develops project schedules through use of established project management tools (e.g., web-based tools, procedures). Develops schedules, track labor and provides status reviews. Establishes key milestones and identifies potential issues. Interacts with facilities management and customers for approval of conceptual plans and schedules, and participates in minor conflict resolution. Supports business initiatives and team activities for the purpose of enhancing operational efficiency, product quality, service delivery, and asset utilization (e.g., lean office and manufacturing, special requests), gaining familiarity with the customer's vision and organization. Participates in site facilities studies for the purpose of assisting the business decision making process in response to Company and organization initiatives (e.g., asset utilization, production rate plans, business plans). Assists in gathering and analyzing data regarding current conditions and future requirements, works with both internal and external organizations under the guidance of a more experienced planner. Creates short-range facilities plans of limited scope and complexity (e.g., site, office, manufacturing, lab, warehouse) by identifying and developing facilities options to satisfy project objectives (e.g., cost, schedule, location, conceptual layout, process/people flow) by working with the stakeholders and with more experienced planners in order to create the best value for the customer and the company. Gathers and analyzes data regarding current conditions and future requirements, works with both internal and external customers. Creates short-range facilities schedules (e.g., site, office, warehouse) by identifying and developing facilities options to satisfy project objectives (e.g., schedule, location, process/people flow) by working with the stakeholders and assessing resources (e.g., assets, space, labor) in order to create the best solution for the customer.
Competencies
General• Collaboration
Generally works effectively and cooperatively with work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups; establishes and maintains good working relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Normally offers to help work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups when they need assistance.
• Communication
Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Customer Focus
Considers customers and their needs when performing and/or working with others on routine tasks; supports others and occasionally becomes directly involved in developing and sustaining customer relationships; assists more experienced employees in seeking information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; prepares information which more experienced employees will share with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how day-to-day actions or plans affect customers; responds quickly to help others address customer needs and resolve problems.
• Decision Making
Recognizes a variety of issues, problems, or opportunities in own and occasionally in other work groups and determines whether action is needed; identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Generally integrates information from a variety of sources; detects general trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Generally formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Generally includes work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
• Managing Work
Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Generally ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Usually takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
• Planning And Organizing
Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
• Project Management
Has general experience in the creation of simple project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Usually updates more complex project schedules developed by more experienced employees; independently identifying project resource requirements by seeking assistance or recommendations from others within own work group and occasionally from other internal employees. Work may be checked by more experienced employees; may lead and direct the activities and resources of smaller projects within work group.
Technical• Effective Written Comm
Basic - General knowledge of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches). Basic writing ability to assist in preparation of departmental correspondence and documents.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches). Complete writing ability to prepare departmental correspondence and documents.
• Facilities Industry Knowledge
Basic - General knowledge of company and regulatory standards (e.g., building codes, SHEA, International Facilities Management Association, Building Owners and Managers Association, security, fire, office standards, ergonomics, ADA, FAA, Electrical Industry Association/Telecommunication Industry Association) as they apply to facilities' environments (e.g., office, laboratory, manufacturing, computing, warehouse).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of company and regulatory standards (e.g., building codes, SHEA, International Facilities Management Association, Building Owners and Managers Association, security, fire, office standards, ergonomics, ADA, FAA, Electrical Industry Association/Telecommunication Industry Association) as they apply to facilities' environments (e.g., office, laboratory, manufacturing, computing, warehouse).
• Operations Processes
Basic - General knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various Operations departments/disciplines (e.g., Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering). General knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-operations processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Logistics).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various Operations departments/disciplines (e.g., Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering). Complete knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-operations processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Logistics).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you meet the Education and/or Experience requirements for this position?
Have you used GANTT charts for the purpose of project scheduling?
Have you used MS Project, SAP, Premivera, or other software tools to schedule projects?
Are you willing to learn, embrace and champion the use of new software scheduling tools?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 2 - Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 3 - Bachelor's and typically 6 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
Candidate is preferred to have a current TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph or must have the ability to obtain this clearance requirement. Candidate must be a US Citizen. Prefer experience in SAP. Modified Common Company Benefits. This position is located in the Springfield, VA area.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Global Services & Support
- Program Defense & Government Services
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/03/2012
