State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Planning Specialist (0011AR)

$50.08-$64.97 Hourly / $4,006.29-$5,197.09 BiWeekly /
$104,564.00-$135,644.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in a planning area in support of program and policies.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

Positions classified at this level are distinguished from Lead Planning Analyst by a higher level and degree of independent responsibility as well as more complex, unique and highly specialized assignments. They are responsible for directing and coordinating the development, design, implementation and follow up of long-range, highly technical and critical planning having statewide or interstate impact on a number of agencies or operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of a Director or an Assistant Director or higher level official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead/supervise lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs highly specialized complex duties in a planning and program area; 
  • Supervises planning, development, coordination and administration of program operations; 
  • Formulates, recommends, implements policies and guidelines for program; 
  • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures; 
  • Provides technical and consultative services regarding program; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Speaks before groups regarding program; 
  • May testify before legislative committees; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • principles and practices of state and regional planning; 
    • research methods and techniques; 
  • Knowledge of relevant programs in private agencies, other states and at national level; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • interpret and evaluate research data; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in planning at the level of a Lead Planning Analyst.

NOTE: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns and developing long-term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e., statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large-scale corporation which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must often perform these types of duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in planning, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(34)-Statistics/Research/Planning

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 30

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Planning Specialist in Salary Group AR 30 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Reviewed for content and revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-288

EFFECTIVE DATE

11/03/2023
CLASS: 0011AR; EST: 6/10/1983; REV: 11/7/2023;