Community Planner

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Community Planner to provide expert-level support at Eglin AFB, leading the development, maintenance, and implementation of installation planning initiatives. This role is critical for ensuring the effective management of land use, facility-space optimization, and infrastructure development in support of Air Force mission requirements.

As a Community Planner, your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development, review, and update of installation development plans, area development plans, and facility-space optimization strategies.
• Conduct advanced analysis of land use, environmental impact, and infrastructure requirements to support mission execution and long-range planning.
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, and operations teams to ensure alignment of community planning initiatives with organizational goals.
• Prepare and present high-level reports, briefings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Air Force, DoD, and federal regulations governing installation planning and development.
• Facilitate community engagement activities, including public meetings, stakeholder consultations, and interagency coordination.
• Track and report on planning metrics, project milestones, and resource utilization.
• Provide input for environmental, safety, and occupational health plans as required.
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to the professional development of the planning team.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Community Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, or a related field and over 10 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 18 years of relevant experience (substituting 8 years for the Master’s); OR 12 years of relevant experience (in lieu of a degree).
• Must possess and maintain Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, or other planning and mapping tools.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex planning projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Air Force and DoW planning standards is highly preferred.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite at Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: 10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits: 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

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