This position will lead efforts to plan, design, and implement statewide policies and programs for land use and sustainability, with an emphasis on programs for municipal and county governments.  Key program priorities include climate change, electric vehicles, and green infrastructure. This position will also lead the Department's participation in the Preliminary Land Use Service, and coordinate review of comprehensive development plans, ordinances, and development proposals.  This position will supervise 1-3 planning staff.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

1. Possession of a Bachelors Degree in Planning, Engineering, Life Science, Physical Science, Social Science, or related field.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Experience in leading multi-stakeholder initiatives.
2. Experience in applying conservation practices to development plans.
3. Possession of Professional Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or related organization.

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This position will lead efforts to plan, design, and implement statewide policies and programs for land use and sustainability, with an emphasis on programs for municipal and county governments.  Key program priorities include climate change, electric vehicles, and green infrastructure. This position will also lead the Department's participation in the Preliminary Land Use Service, and coordinate review of comprehensive development plans, ordinances, and development proposals.  This position will supervise 1-3 planning staff.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

1. Possession of a Bachelors Degree in Planning, Engineering, Life Science, Physical Science, Social Science, or related field.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Experience in leading multi-stakeholder initiatives.
2. Experience in applying conservation practices to development plans.
3. Possession of Professional Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or related organization.

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 Principal Planner
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Experience in applying the principles and practices of planning related to land use and sustainability.
2. Experience in interpreting the laws, rules, regulations and procedures in land use and sustainability.
3. Experience in planning project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating planning projects to ensure objectives are met.

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