Planner IV

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This professional planner position will support the work of DSAAPD through high level planning; creation and review of policies at Division and Department levels; program development and strategic improvement; quality improvement; strategic planning; research; data analysis; exploration of national trends and best practices; and identification and execution of evidence-based or innovative programs.

This role will develop, implement, and coordinate emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery plans for both the Division and its network of service provider partners; as well as handle the development, maintenance and implementation of the Division’s Occupational Health and Safety policies for Community Service staff. Within this role, you will also work individually or as a member of a team on various assignments and projects with multiple departments and units within DSAAPD.

Essential Functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Analyze and assess data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment.
Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources, viable options/approaches and anticipated costs and benefits, consequences and outcomes using present and projected information.
Develop recommended course of action for public and private decisions in formal plans and policies including policy statements, budget allocations, regulations and/or legislation to affect and facilitate change and reach objectives.
Formulate plans and policies to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of communities.
Develop, promote and market strategies for the implementation of plans, policies and programs.
Build consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates, and other affected parties via negotiations, mediation and facilitation.
Involve and educate special interest groups, customers, and public officials via variety of forums, e.g., seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.
Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state.
Provide technical assistance, training and education for understanding and managing change.
Design and manage the planning process.
Systematically evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings with the ongoing planning process.

Job Requirements – Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

At least three years experience as a planner OR at least three years experience in a planning function.
Experience in having responsibility for a most complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).
Experience in serving as a subject matter expert in emergency management and planning.