STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Planning Analyst

Recruitment #220726-6297AR-001

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Introduction

ABOUT US
The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) seeks to hire a Planning Analyst in the  Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s (IGPP) Office of Responsible Growth Unit.   

YOUR ROLE
In this position you will work in the Office of Responsible Growth Unit.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team that recommends policy priorities and advises and assists leadership in both the Executive and Legislative branches of government in developing plans, policies, programs, and legislation to promote responsible growth areas.

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT.  

We offer a competitive benefits package, excellent health care, generous leave policies, retirement plan, and more!  We also encourage a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

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Selection Plan

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission.  You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

Note:  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applicants to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Any questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: opm.recruitment@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a State agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, monitoring and evaluating programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

In this position the incumbent will perform the following duties: 
  • Coordinate Executive Branch agencies’ compliance with the statutory and regulatory provisions of the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA), including providing guidance and training for agency staff;
  • Ensure that OPM fulfills its statutory and regulatory roles associated with the CEPA and provide guidance to agencies as needed;
  • Manage the Responsible Growth and Transit-Oriented Development (RG/TOD) grant program;
  • Review Bond Commission agendas under CGS Sec. 16a-31(c);
  • Review Private Activity Bonds under CGS 32-141(b);
  • Develop statewide policies and provide advisory reports, as required, in support of the State POCD;
  • Coordinate OPM efforts related to the establishment and approval of the state’s regional economic development districts (EDDs);
  • Review proposed legislation/regulations, conduct legislative research, and prepare legislatively mandated reports;
  • Provide recommendations for implementing policy and program decisions relating to economic and community development, transit-oriented development,  housing, transportation, and the environment;
  • Represent OPM on various advisory boards, committees and workgroups, including the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), the Brownfield Remediation and Development Working Group, the Connecticut Environmental Review Team (CTERT), and on working groups associated with the Commission on Connecticut's Development and Future (CCDF);
  • Liaison to DAS, DECD, DOH, CHFA and CEQ;     
  • Provide oversight of the legislative process for the revision, adoption, and implementation of the Conservation and Development Policies: The Plan for Connecticut, including outreach to and coordination among affected state agencies, regional councils of governments (COGs), and municipalities;
  • Liaison to various COGs; and
  • OPM representation to assigned COG and their member municipalities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles and practices of state and regional planning; knowledge of federal, state and regional planning and development issues and programs; knowledge of research methods and techniques; knowledge of statistical analysis; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to interpret relevant state and federal laws and regulations; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

NOTE: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns, and developing long-term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e., statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action, and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large-scale corporation which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must often perform these types of duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in planning, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have the following:
  • Experience with a broad range of land use planning issues and related regulatory functions of government;
  • Experience communicating complex information in simplified terms, both orally and in written correspondence;
  • Experience solving problems and developing solutions through consensus building;
  • Experience dealing with local, regional, state and federal government officials;
  • Experience with the State of Connecticut legislative process and associated online tools; and
  • Experience administering grant programs.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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