STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Planning Analyst

Hybrid

Recruitment #241204-6297AR-001

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Introduction

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!  

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Planning Analyst. This position will serve as the preparedness training and exercise coordinator, helping DPH to become a response-ready agency. This individual will also work with local public health and healthcare personnel by creating opportunities for them to develop their knowledge on emergency preparedness and Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
                                                                   
Highlights:
  • LOCATION: Hartford, CT 
  • SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • WORK HOURS: Full-Time, First Shift, 40 hours per week 
  • There are opportunities for an alternate work schedule and working remotely in accordance with state policies.  
What We Can Offer You: 

You Will Discover The Opportunity To:

  • Engage in a rewarding career;
  • Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
  • Thrive in an exciting environment;
  • Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment.

The Role:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to fulfill exciting and critical work in the Department of Public Health’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response. This position will work alongside passionate and talented subject matter experts in the agency as the training coordinator in the Planning, Training and Exercise program. 

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Implement agency-wide training programs for emergency responses to build a culture of response readiness.
  • Conduct assessments and surveys that can be used to inform development and implementation of agency-wide training program(s) for emergency preparedness and Incident Command System (ICS).
  • Work with partners in the local public health and healthcare sectors to ensure their training and exercise needs and wants are part of the Department’s broad-based multi-year training and exercise plans.
  • Develop and conduct agency wide training programs directly or through vendors including developing course content, using the agency’s learning management system, and incorporating metrics into programs (and platforms) that can be used to objectively evaluate efforts on an ongoing continuous quality improvement (CQI) cycle.
  • Plan, develop, conduct, and evaluate exercises following the Department of Homeland Security’s Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance.
  • Prepare training and exercise summaries and annual reports for management, leadership and grantors.
  • Work with a dynamic team to coordinate the Department’s Incident Management Team responses to public health emergencies or events using ICS principles, serve as the DPH liaison to the State Emergency Operations Center during statewide partial or full emergency activations, and participate in on-call, after-hours systems established in the section.

About Us: 

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state. 

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

Selection Plan

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  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Skill and experience in assessing and evaluating workforce training needs based on emergency responses or exercises.
  • Professional experience implementing training initiatives that involve vendor management and utilization of learning management systems.
  • Professional experience convening and collaborating with partners to develop and complete emergency preparedness plans.
  • Professional experience working within an Incident Command Structure and background and completion of advanced level FEMA training for public health.
  • Professional experience developing written reports, guidance documents, and technical assistance tools to standardize work among partner organizations and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Professional experience developing and providing presentations and training to a mix of target audiences, as well as experience representing a large organization at regional, state, or national venues.
  • Experience participating in an on-call system and fulfilling planning or logistics roles during an incident command system response.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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.


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