Planner III

This position will provide assistance to the Planning & Research Unit with all aspects of the rollout and ongoing management of a new assessment tool, the Risk Needs Responsivity (RNR) Tool, which is being implemented in all Delaware prisons.  Duties will include holding information sessions for prison-based and community-based correctional programs to aid them in completion of the “Adult Program Tool” module, coordinating annual data collection for a gap analysis, providing frequent project status updates to Chief of Planning, preparing project status communications for prison personnel, and assisting with the administration of the RNR planning committee. 

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Analyze and assess data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment. 
• Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources, viable options/approaches and anticipated costs and benefits, consequences and outcomes using present and projected information. 
• Develop recommended course of action for public and private decisions in formal plans and policies including policy statements, budget allocations, regulations and/or legislation to affect and facilitate change and reach objectives.
• Formulate plans and policies to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of communities.  
• Develop, promote and market strategies for the implementation of plans, policies and programs. 
• Build consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates, and other affected parties via negotiations, mediation and facilitation.
• Involve and educate special interest groups, customers, and public officials via variety of forums, e.g., seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.
• Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state. 
• Provide technical assistance, training and education for understanding and managing change. 
• Design and manage the planning process.  
• Systematically evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings with the ongoing planning process.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Planner III

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.  Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas.

1. Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field.
2. Knowledge of Delaware criminal justice programs, both in the correctional institution environment and in the community.
3. One year experience working in social service setting, such as a state government agency or nonprofit organization.
4. One year experience in performing data collection.
5. One year experience communicating with professionals from outside agencies/organizations/programs and diverse stakeholders.
6. Six months experience with scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, and following up on action items.
7. Six months experience making informational presentations to groups.
8. Six months experience using standard office computer applications to enter and track data; familiarity with using web-based applications or assessment tools.

Union:  As a condition of accepting employment, the person selected for this position shall join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, instead not join but pay a service fee no greater than the dues.  The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. 

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.