PLANNER II4135C1 Pay Grade: 27 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is specialized, technical work conducting and promoting local, regional or state planning projects and programs. Work involves responsibility for influencing, assigning, conducting and implementing local, regional or state planning systems. Work also includes data collection and analysis, presentation of studies and technical review of reports, and providing professional recommendations for improvement of projects and programs. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction…" Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable… Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL A: The work environment involves normal everyday hazards or discomforts typical of offices, meeting and training rooms, or libraries. Comfortable levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are inherent in the work environment. Exposure to deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is only occasional. The likelihood of injury is remote. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Planner I class in which the incumbents are assigned less complex projects and duties include routine planning projects. Differs from the Planner III class in which incumbents direct and supervise the work of others. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Conducts studies through compilation, analyses, and projections of land and road use, environmental impact, travel, construction cost and other data to develop or promote local regional and state planning projects and programs. Reviews plans and proposals submitted by consultants, private industry or other governmental planning officials to assist in formulation of overall plans for the state or region. Meets with government officials, industrial representatives, public groups or other local organizations to interface activities and integrate plans that would support operations and programs, or to obtain suggestions or explain the content of projects, plans or programs, and recommends their formal adoption. Prepares or assists in preparing and monitoring funding contracts between the state and local government planning options. Performs special analyses which may include major studies or federally mandated planning projects for agency units, metropolitan agencies, or other units of local government. Analyzes legislation, state and federal, relating to the specific agency's issues. Conducts plan development workshops and assists state and local officials with training programs, the development and implementation of tests and exercises. Aids state and local governments in implementing projects, plans or programs. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of principles, practices, and objectives of community and regional planning. *Knowledge of the techniques of collecting and organizing physical, social, economic, legal, and other data used in community and regional planning. *Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the assigned planning project or program. Abilities *Ability to analyze population and income patterns and trends, construction costs, public finances, intergovernmental relationships, land uses, economic impact-affects, and community facilities. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, superiors, public officials, and consultants. *Ability to review detailed and complex community plans and to recommend action. *Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience in urban/regional planning. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Necessary Special Requirements:
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