Planner IV

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

The Planner IV is a senior planner in the Office of the Director, supporting division-wide priorities at the executive level. The position leads strategic planning, project management, and policy development on complex, cross-divisional initiatives focused on population health, health equity, environmental health, rural health, and vulnerable populations. The incumbent conducts research and analysis, facilitates stakeholder engagement, supervises assigned staff, and provides high-level recommendations that advance the Division's strategic goals and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

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 serving as a subject matter expert in Population Health and policy, driving evidence-based strategies to advance health equity through collaboration, data insights, and strategic guidance.

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.