PRINCIPAL PLANNER 1514
An employee in this class coordinates and develops programs and plans
for a particular department or agency.
The incumbent supervises and reviews the work of clerical, technical and
professional personnel in various planning studies. Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor through
conferences and written reports. Does
related work as required.
Supervises Planners
and Senior Planners in data collection and analysis;
Supervises a technical
and professional staff in problem identification and program development;
May act as a liaison
with department heads in related agencies for planning and program development;
Exercises professional
initiative and judgment in carrying out planning assignments;
Prepares technical
reports from data collection for special projects;
Analyzes data and
defines problems;
Designs projects,
carries out plans and produces finished products, reports and/or guidelines;
Prepares for, and
solicits, federal and state grants;
Prepares consultant
contracts;
Reviews and accepts
consultant reports;
May use a personal
computer in analyzing data.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of those phases of marine biology, coastal zoning
and economics which apply to planning; thorough knowledge of statistical
concepts and methods of research techniques; thorough knowledge of principles,
practices and methods of community and regional planning; ability to
coordinate, plan, supervise and review the work of a technical and professional
staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
public officials and the general public; ability to analyze data and write
reports; ability to assist in program administration and implement policy
decisions; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing; 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 four (4) 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 five (5) years of experience in 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 up to a maximum of two (2) years.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of
permanent competitive status as a Senior Planner: or,
Two (2) years of
permanent competitive status as a Senior Environmental Planner.
R3/20/03
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive