Planning Analyst

　　Hybrid

　　Recruitment # 240123-6297AR-001

　　Location Hartford, CT

　　Date Opened 1/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $72,926 - $94,374/year (Individuals new to State employment start at the minimum of the range)

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 1/31/2024 11:59:00 PM

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　　Introduction

　　Do you have six (6) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations? If so, we invite read more about an excellent opportunity to join our team as a Planning Analyst!

　　The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/DDS/) ) – Central Office – is accepting applications for one (1) Full-time Planning Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6297AR&R1=&R3=) position located in Hartford, CT.

　　The incumbent will aid in the building, renovation or other capital projects to ensure compliance with the State of Connecticut Building Code. The position will be located within the Strategic Planning & Emergency Services Unit under the Chief of Staff's division, based out of Central Office in Hartford.

　　Position Highlights : PCN 141238

　　Full-time

　　1st Shift

　　Monday - Friday

　　Comprehensive Benefit (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) Offerings :

　　Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.

　　Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.

　　Paid time off – including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

　　Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

　　A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) !

　　To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

　　State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

　　In your role as a Planning Analyst, you will have the opportunity to :

　　Plan and develop new programs;

　　Monitor and modify existing plans and programs;

　　Act as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding programs and plans;

　　Provide training and consultative services;

　　Develop procedures for programs;

　　Draft regulations pertaining to programs and plans;

　　Analyze and evaluate grant applications and requests for proposals;

　　Conduct special studies and prepare reports;

　　Perform related duties as required.

　　DDS Mission Statement :

　　The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

　　Selection Plan

　　FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:

　　Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!

　　To Apply:

　　In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

　　The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

　　These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.

　　Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

　　For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) ' page.

　　The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

　　Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

　　Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

　　Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

　　This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

　　At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

　　All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].

　　Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

　　Connect With Us:

　　If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at (860) 418 – 6148 or [email protected]

　　If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at [email protected] and reference the recruitment number.

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　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In a State agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, monitoring and evaluating programs.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Plans and develops new programs; monitors and modifies existing plans and programs;

　　Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding programs and plans;

　　Provides training and consultative services;

　　Develops procedures for programs;

　　Drafts regulations pertaining to programs and plans;

　　Analyzes and evaluates grant applications and requests for proposals;

　　Conducts special studies and prepares reports;

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Knowledge of

　　principles and practices of state and regional planning;

　　federal, state and regional planning and development issues and programs;

　　research methods and techniques;

　　statistical analysis;

　　Skills

　　interpersonal skills;

　　oral and written communication skills;

　　Ability to

　　interpret relevant state and federal laws and regulations;

　　utilize computer software.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Six (6) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

　　NOTE: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns, and developing long-term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e., statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action, and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large-scale corporation which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must often perform these types of duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

　　College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

　　A Master's degree in planning, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

　　Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:

　　Experience and training in creating, maintaining and implementing Emergency Management Plans

　　Experience and training in Healthcare Emergency Management

　　Experience and training in Fire and Life Safety Plan creation, maintenance, and implementation

　　Experience in working in Emergency Operations Centers

　　Conclusion

　　AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

　　ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

　　As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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