Planner IV

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The incumbent in this position will perform a variety of functions to support the work of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and subcommittees. This position will have complex projects on issues related to the statewide response to domestic violence and sexual assault, including coordination of the certification process for Domestic Violence Intervention (treatment) providers. Work includes comprehensive analysis and evaluation of programs and policies, making recommendations for improvement, report writing, drafting and revising policies and standards, representing DVCC & DE at the national level.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
At least three years experience as a planner OR at least three years experience in a planning function.
Experience in having responsibility for a most complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).
Experience in serving as a subject matter expert in the dynamics of Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence or Sexual Violence.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.
Knowledge and experience with trauma informed approaches to working with those impacted by domestic violence.
Experience in serving as a subject matter expert in program planning to address victimization and criminal justice issues.

Responsibilities

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.