PAY GRADE: 024
CLASS TITLE:PLANNING CONSULTANT
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is professional work coordinating the planning, data analysis and research grant activities for an agency.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Advises and coordinates federal, state, local, and regional planning units in the development of plans and programs.
- Prepares recommendations for elements of the State Comprehensive Plan.
- Participates in conferences, workshops, inter-agency committees, and similar activities relevant to the assigned functional area of responsibility.
- Works with other staff planners to ensure planning coordination among functional areas.
- Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing planning activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Coordinates public health planning and evaluation within the Health Program Office.
- Establishes and maintains liaison with federal, state and private agencies related to program planning.
- Reviews and recommends action related to program grants and contract applications.
- Conducts special studies and inquiries relating to various public health problems.
- Coordinates data processing applications and control within the Health Program Office.
- Provides consultation to associates, subordinates and the general public on matters pertaining to program planning and evaluation, data analysis and data development.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of program planning.
- Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
- Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to supervise people.
- Ability to prioritize workload.
- Ability to develop various reports.
- Ability to manage program activities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree from a college or university and four years of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research, analysis, business, government, social, health or rehabilitative services or fiscal work.
- A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
- A doctorate from a college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.
- Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
01/01/1984