Planner III

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware Department of State is hiring a Planner III to join the Public Service Commission’s Renewable and Energy Markets team. The role supports Delaware’s energy future through legislation implementation, planning and project coordination, regional energy market analysis, application processing, energy policy development, Commission representation at meetings, research, and preparation of reports and recommendations. This is an in-office, career ladder position. Employees may be eligible for promotion to the next level after satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a planner or at least two years of experience in a planning function.
Experience designing a most-complex planning project, collecting its data, analyzing it, and presenting results. Project complexity is determined by factors such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and project-team composition.
Experience as a project manager or leader on a complex project. Complexity is determined by factors such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and project-team composition.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Analyze data, problems, and issues and assess their impact on programs, plans, or the current environment.
Evaluate alternative resource uses and approaches, including anticipated costs, benefits, consequences, and outcomes.
Recommend courses of action for public and private decisions through plans, policies, budget allocations, regulations, or legislation.
Formulate plans and policies that address communities’ social, economic, and physical needs.
Develop and promote strategies to implement plans, policies, and programs.
Build consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates, and other affected parties through negotiation, mediation, and facilitation.
Involve and educate special interest groups, customers, and public officials through forums such as seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.
Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county, and local levels, integrating with entities outside the state.
Provide technical assistance, training, and education to support understanding and management of change.
Design and manage the planning process.
Evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings into the ongoing planning process.
Implement legislation, plan and coordinate projects, analyze regional energy markets, process applications, develop energy policy, represent the Commission at meetings, conduct research, and prepare reports and recommendations.