PRINCIPAL PLANNER-YOUTH SERVICES 1554

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is assigned to perform professional duties in the areas of planning, analysis and coordination of various programs within the Youth Bureau. The incumbent implements youth services programs within the county consistent with local and state requirements. Supervision is received from professional or administrative supervisors through conferences and written reports, and is exercised over a professional and technical staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops, coordinates and implements comprehensive youth services programs;

Collects social and program data to provide information for program planning and coordination;

Analyzes data to determine needs and priorities in the area of youth services;

Maintains effective cooperative relationships with department heads, civil leaders, local and state officials;

Prepares reports and documents for local and state officials;

Assists in preparation of annual plan and annual budget;

Assists in the maintenance and updating of an information and referral system for use by local agencies and the public.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of planning and implementing youth services programs; thorough knowledge of research methods and techniques of data compilation and analysis; good knowledge of public administration; good knowledge of program budgeting and long range planning; ability to establish effective working relationships with civic leaders, department heads, and local and state officials; ability to effectively supervise a staff of professional and technical personnel; ability to learn the state and local requirements for youth services plans; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and (6) years of professional experience in planning or evaluating youth services.

NOTE: Additional relevant education from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Planner-Youth Services.

R10/04/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03