STATE OF
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: PRINCIPAL PLANNER
Class Code: 6995-24 Date Established: 07-02-65
Occupational
Code: 7-1-6 Date of Last Revision: 05-14-08
BASIC PURPOSE: To analyze and
interpret planning policies and procedures and to monitor the design, plan
preparation and implementation of state, regional or community planning
activities.
CHARACTERISTIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Studies planning problems and
needs to determine amount and type of research required to arrive at a
solution; recommends policy initiative based upon planning research and
analysis.
Analyzes data for community,
regional and state plans and writes reports identifying concerns and
recommendations.
Summarizes and presents
information relevant to plans for improving existing operations and expanding
services.
On the basis of expertise in the
assigned area, develops methodologies and provides assistance to the staff
agency or organizations in need.
Monitors and coordinates the data
collection activities of public and private agencies to minimize duplication of
efforts.
Meets with public and private
agencies and groups to encourage a comprehensive approach to long - range
state, regional and community development.
Coordinates planning activities
between state agencies, advisory committees and inter-agency groups.
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DISTINGUISHING
FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in
analyzing and interpreting data, policy and procedures OR in using equipment in
order to arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations.
Knowledge: Requires logical or
scientific expertise to resolve problems of a specialized or professional
nature in a wide range of applications.
Impact: Requires
responsibility for achieving direct service objectives by assessing agency
service needs and making preliminary recommendations for the development of
alternative short-term program policies or procedures. Errors at this level result in incomplete assessments
or misleading recommendations causing a disruption of agency programs or
policies.
Supervision: Requires direct
supervision of other employees doing work which is related or similar to the
supervisor, including scheduling work, recommending leave, reviewing work for
accuracy, performance appraisal, or interviewing applicants for position
vacancies.
Working
Conditions: Requires performing regular job functions in
a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job elements and
little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.
Physical
Demands: Requires light work, including continuous
walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time as well as
occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires summarizing
data, preparing reports and making recommendations based on findings which
contribute to solving problems and achieving work objectives. This level also requires presenting
information for use by administrative-level managers in making decisions.
Complexity: Requires evaluating
a combination of wide-ranging job functions to determine work procedures, to
solve problems, and to reach conclusions by applying analytical, technical, or
scientific thinking. This level also
requires planning policies and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions based
on available criteria, and evaluating the effectiveness of program objectives.
Independent
Action: Requires objective assessment in analyzing
and developing new work methods and procedures subject to periodic review and
in making decisions according to established technical, professional or
administrative standards.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's degree from
a recognized college or university with major study in planning.
Experience: Three years'
experience in professional planning.
OR
Education: Master's degree from
a recognized college or university with major study in a planning related field
such as economics, geography, government, public administration, resources
management, community development, environmental science, or environmental law.
Experience: Four years'
experience in professional planning or experience in a related field as
specified above.
OR
Education: Bachelor's degree
from a recognized college or university with major study in planning,
economics, geography, government, resources management, community development
or natural resources planning, environmental science, or environmental law.
Experience: Five years'
experience in professional planning or experience in a related field as
specified above.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS ONLY):
Education: Master's degree from
a recognized college or university with major study in planning.
Experience: Three years'
experience in professional planning.*
OR
Education: Master's degree from
a recognized college or university with major study in a planning related field
such as economics, geography, government, public administration, resources
management, community development, environmental science, or environmental law.
Experience: Four years'
experience in professional planning or experience in a related field as
specified above.*
OR
Education: Bachelor's degree
from a recognized college or university with major study in planning,
economics, geography, government, resources management, community development
or natural resources planning, environmental science, or environmental law.
Experience: Five years'
experience in professional planning or experience in a related field as
specified above.*
* Applicants for Aeronautic Division positions may
substitute Commercial Pilot Certification for one year of the total experience
required.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS (DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES ONLY):
Education: Bachelor's degree
from a recognized college or university with major study in public health,
planning, radiological science or biological science. Each additional year of approved formal
education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Five years'
experience in developing and implementing programs in a field such as
radiological health, radiological science, planning or public health. Each additional year of approved work
experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Eligibility for New
Hampshire driver's license and access to transportation for use in statewide
travel.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
For appointment consideration, Principal Planner applicants
must successfully participate in a structured interview measuring possession of
knowledge, skills and abilities identified as necessary for satisfactory job
performance by this class specification.
The structured interview is developed and administered, according to
Division of Personnel guidelines, by representatives of the state agency in
which the vacancy exists.
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of land economics and land
use. Knowledge of the principles and
practices of state, regional and municipal planning. knowledge of techniques of planning research
and design. Knowledge of municipal,
county and state finance and taxation practices, laws and systems. Ability to maintain harmonious relationships
with public officials, other employees and the public. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
(DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES ONLY):
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of basic characteristics of
radiation and its danger to humans the environment. Knowledge of power plant operation and
inherent danger. Knowledge of
intergovernmental relationships; knowledge of large scale emergency response
type planning. Knowledge of complex
planning activities and operations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
public officials, other state agencies, the general public and the private
sector. Must be willing to maintain
appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by
the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER
STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of
general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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