06/01/1989 28411

PLANNER 2

DEFINITION: This is professional planning work in the development and review of plans and planning policies at the local, regional or state level.

An employee in this class develops or reviews and evaluates the development of plans and planning policies in connection with state and Federal programs directed at encouraging and assisting in the development of local, regional or state planning programs. Work at this level may include the development of new or innovative planning methodologies and approaches to the planning process. Plans and planning policies development is characterized by the determination of the data base necessary to develop the plan, determining all the possible approaches and selecting the most appropriate ones, conducting the necessary research, and preparing and submitting recommendations in the form of plans and proposed policies which include the major factors and influences which may impact on managerial decisions. Plans and planning policies review is characterized by reviewing plans prepared by or for local, regional or state governments for completeness, technical soundness and feasibility or recommendations. Plans and planning policies evaluation is characterized by identifying plan and policy objectives, determining impact, analyzing the implementation mechanisms and determining the appropriateness of those mechanisms in carrying out the planning objectives. Work involves close liaison with state and Federal agencies on planning related programs. Work involves the selection and development of research methodology for the development and review of plans and policies; determining appropriate data sources; researching new and improved methodologies and techniques, when necessary, which may be utilized in plan development or review; and making recommendations on the action to be taken on programmatic plans submitted for review and approval by planning boards, commissions, or consultants. An important aspect of the work at this level is the review of alternative courses of action being recommended to management and the analysis of the ramifications of each alternative on management decision making. Work also involves meeting with local and regional planning boards or commissions, and civic groups and associations and the general public to render direct technical advice and assistance, explain planning and planning policies, and answer questions. Work may involve reviewing proposed legislation for impact on programmatic goals and drafting 2egislation to enhance plans and policies development at the local, regional or goals and objectives and is reviewed upon completion by a professional supervisor for quality, completeness, and adherence to established standards.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Develops, reviews, evaluates or administers the development of plans and policies at the local, regional or state level.

Prepares studies or background reports on populations, housing, land use, transportation, recreational a facilities, utilities and similar areas and analyses of the impacts and prepares plans and policies.

Selects and develops research methodology for development and review of plans and policies.

Conducts research into physical, economic, social and demographic phenomena, analyses, and interprets the data, and prepares graphic and narrative reports on its significance and applications to plans and policies being developed or reviewed.

Develops presentations for planning commissions and boards, civic groups and associations and the general public.

Meets with public officials, local and regional planning boards or commissions, civil groups and associations and the general public to encourage planning activities, provide technical advice and assistance, explain the plans and policies, or development, review and administration of development of plans and policies and answer questions.

Identifies the relationship between state and local or regional plans and policies and meets with public officials, local and regional planning boards or commissions and civil groups and associations to resolve differences.

Works closely with state and Federal agencies.

Reviews proposed legislation to assess impact on development of plans and policies at the local, regional or state level.

Prepares correspondence to answer oral and written inquiries regarding plans and the planning process.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles of planning as applied to the administration of state government programs, and the development of new programs, and the improvement of the planning process.

Knowledge of the practices and objectives of local, regional and state planning.

Knowledge of the process, procedures, and practices involved in conducting research and the ability to apply this knowledge to the planning process.

Knowledge of the organization and administration of governmental programs and the major influences impacting on governmental decision making and program development.

Knowledge of research methodology, including basic statistical and mathematical techniques.

Knowledge of the factors involved in local, regional and state plans development.

Knowledge of the available data sources pertaining to planning and development plans and policies.

Knowledge of the component parts of a plan and how these are interrelated in the development of plans for managerial decision making.

Ability to extract, organize and analyze data.

Ability to present data and express ideas clearly and concisely in oral, written and graphic forms.

Ability to develop, review and evaluate plans and policies.

Ability to organize and carry out assignments effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates, public officials, and the general public.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Two years as a Planner 1;

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A Master's degree in planning and two years of progressive professional planning experience;

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Five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state planning;

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Any equivalent combination of experience and training.