PRINCIPAL PLANNER (CRIMINAL JUSTICE)                                                         1546

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in the administration of comprehensive criminal justice services planning and implementation.  The incumbent assists in the professional analysis and compilation of data on criminal justice services and in the development of  a master reference document and management information system.  The incumbent supervises and directs the work of a professional and technical staff.  Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor through conferences and written reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive criminal justice plan;

          Supervises the compilation and analysis of criminal justice services data; 

          Supervises and directs the work of a professional and technical staff;

          Assists in the coordination with related local, state and federal agencies of planning and developing criminal justice programs;

          Reviews and recommends improvements of plans, reports and related materials involved in the planning and implementation of criminal justice programs;

          Maintains effective cooperative working relationships with civil leaders, department heads and public officials;

          Reviews and assists in the maintenance and updating of a management information and referral system.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning and implementing criminal justice programs; thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of data compilation and analysis; thorough knowledge of effective research methods and techniques; good knowledge of public administration; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic leaders, department heads and public officials; ability to supervise and direct the work of a professional and technical staff; ability to assist in program administration and implement policy decisions; ability to synthesize and interpret data and write clear and accurate reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in social planning or development, three (3) years of which must have been in criminal justice services.

         

 

NOTE:  Additional graduate education relevant to the above experience will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

 

          PROMOTIONAL

          Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Planner (Criminal Justice).

 

R12/14/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03