IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
PROGRAM PLANNER 1
In a training capacity, learns and performs entry level professional program planning work of limited technical scope and depth using principles, methods, and practices which are well established in the planning profession; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples
and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to
be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Develops tentative plans for a project of limited scope; conducts required studies of the physical, social, and/or economic factors which must be considered in a project or operating plan.
Learns agency programs, policies, and operating procedures.
Prepares graphs, charts, and other types of data utilized in specific projects.
Researches files, technical literature, reports, etc., for material pertinent to program area assigned.
Gathers, analyzes, and presents factual information.
Reviews material prepared by other agencies for study purposes.
Correlates, adjusts, and corrects statistical data.
Prepares data summaries and basic drafts of supporting material for inclusion in specific project reports.
Carries out the basic aspects of review and evaluation of project proposals submitted by agencies requesting technical or financial assistance under established programs.
Evaluates, organizes, and formulates program information and statistical data into factual reports.
Applies specific knowledge of agency programs to standardized practices and procedures utilized in the planning profession.
Applies general knowledge of geography, economics, public health, political science, engineering, sociology, or public administration to task assignments in the planning process.
Learns to recognize prominent trends and patterns in the program areas assigned.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of principles, techniques, current trends, laws, policies and programs concerning state, local, and community development.
Knowledge of the various methods of financing local and state services and related projects.
Knowledge of the functions and organization of local and state government.
Knowledge of environmental, social, and other problems affecting development of local and state human and physical resources and projects.
Ability to interpret and apply agency policies.
Ability to learn agency program content, policies, and procedures.
Ability to plan work, think conceptually, observe and evaluate trends, analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make sound decisions and recommendations.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to speak before public and private groups.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other people.
Ability to meet customer needs in a consistently helpful and courteous manner.
Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team.
Ability to apply personal work attitudes such as honesty, responsibility and trustworthiness required to be a productive employee.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Graduation from an accredited college or university;
OR
an equivalent combination of education, and experience equal to four years of economic, environmental, social, or health care program planning work (at the local, regional, state, or national level) requiring knowledge in the following: program content, related community resources, user problems, and program/treatment methods as demonstrated by one of these types of work: program counselor; program administrator; program trainer; technical assistant or program consultant;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work as a Planning Aide.
For designated positions, the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of education, six months of experience, or a combination of both or a specific certificate, license, or endorsement in the following areas:
025 fluency in the American Sign Language system
063 business
075 minority studies OR community organization/indigent or disadvantaged neighborhoods
107 criminal justice
122 PC business applications
146 disabilities
179 emergency medical services
185 epidemiology
187 energy
190 emergency preparedness
209 student loan/financial aid administration
210 finance
216 financial aid programs
230 geographic information systems (GIS)
244 gerontology
274 health planning
277 history
304 museum operations
319 international trade
341 job development
353 law
406 mass communications (writing, editing,
layout, design and publishing of printed media)
409 personal computers
450 natural resources
595 regional planning
596 refugee resettlement services
656 social work
658 solid waste
663 substance abuse programs
709 transportation planning
731 urban planning
754 volunteer coordinator
863 ability to speak Spanish fluently
866 ability to speak and write Spanish
fluently
868 telecommunications project management
915 women’s studies and programs
For designated positions, the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of six months of experience in the following area:
064 Medicare – elderly services
For designated positions, the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request only those applicants who possess the following:
252 certification by the national crime information center (NCIC)
Applicants wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable course work, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the application.
Effective Date: 8/08
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