SENIOR
PLANNER 1512
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class receives assignments requiring the
application of technical skills and knowledge to planning and zoning research
studies. The incumbent supervises and
reviews the work of a small technical staff engaged in conducting research
field studies and tabulating data.
Supervision is also exercised over a small number of drafting and
technical personnel engaged in the preparation of planning maps and
illustrations. Assignments are received
with general instructions, but the incumbent is expected to use initiative and
judgment in carrying the work to completion.
Work is reviewed by a professional supervisor throughout its progress
and at its conclusion. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises a small number
of technical personnel in carrying out field assignments and collecting and
tabulating planning data;
Supervises a small number
of drafting personnel in preparing maps and illustrations for use in
presentation of proposed planning projects;
Compiles data and
prepares reports on the physical and social characteristics of communities
including educational, recreational, shopping and transportation facilities,
public utilities and other services as they affect community redevelopment;
May use a personal
computer in compiling and analyzing data.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques
of community and regional planning; good knowledge of statistical concepts and
methods of research techniques; ability to conduct field surveys and research
projects in the development of community plans; ability to analyze factual data
and to prepare graphs, diagrams and reports; ability to plan, supervise and
review the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high
morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation from a New
York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Political Science,
Economics, Geography, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, or a related
field and two (2) years of experience in the field of community or regional
planning; or,
b) Graduation from a New
York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree, and three (3) years of experience in the field of community or regional
planning.
NOTE:
Additional relevant graduate level education from a New York State or
regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for experience
on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of
permanent competitive status as a Planner; or,
Two (2) years of
permanent competitive status as an Environmental Planner.
R3/20/03
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive