State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Planning Analyst (6297AR)

$35.80-$46.33 Hourly / $2,863.99-$3,706.29 BiWeekly /
$74,750.00-$96,734.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a State agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, monitoring and evaluating programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise employees assigned to a project.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans and develops new programs; monitors and modifies existing plans and programs;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding programs and plans;
  • Provides training and consultative services;
  • Develops procedures for programs;
  • Drafts regulations pertaining to programs and plans;
  • Analyzes and evaluates grant applications and requests for proposals;
  • Conducts special studies and prepares reports;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and practices of state and regional planning;
    • federal, state and regional planning and development issues and programs;
    • research methods and techniques;
    • statistical analysis;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • interpret relevant state and federal laws and regulations;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

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.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for 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 22

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 Analyst in Salary Group AR 22 approved effective June 15, 2012. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final 23-035

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/08/2023
CLASS: 6297AR; EST: 6/15/2012; REV: 3/14/2023;