POLICY AND PLANNING SUPERVISOR 21291

6/1/90 B

This is the first and supervisory level class in the Policy and Planning Management series for positions that supervise or manage large scale policy, planning and feasibility studies and interdisciplinary projects, and recommend to management long-range program opportunities and enhancements, strategies, resource allocations, legislative proposals, and departmental policies and procedures. Positions in this class supervise a unit engaged in diverse activities to improve agency goals, objectives and strategies. It is distinguished from the Policy and Planning Manager class by the latter's responsibility for managing a comprehensive policy unit to include the direction of subordinate supervisors.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in supervising the activities of a staff engaged in diverse planning, feasibility and operational studies and projects to support the planning, modification, coordination and achievement of agency goals, objectives and strategies. Typical positions set study and project standards, allocate staff and resources, review project plans and progress, provide technical and supervisory guidance, assess and ensure staff training needs are met, review work and documentation for quality and soundness of conclusions and recommendations, work with management and project sponsors to develop work strategies and identify options and solutions.

Supervision Given: Provides supervision to a staff of Policy Analysts, Senior Policy Analysts, Planners and Senior Planners engaged in policy, planning, feasibility and operational studies and projects.

Supervision Received: Receives direction from a Policy and Planning Director, higher level division director or other agency administrator.

Scope: Policy, planning, feasibility and operational studies and projects have agency-wide impact and affect agency goals, objectives, and strategies. Some studies cross organizational lines and impact other state agencies.

Impact of Actions: Work has a direct and serious impact on management decisions related to agency goals, objectives and strategies. Supervisory responsibilities have a direct impact on subordinates' ability to carry out studies and have a significant impact on the long-term interests of the agency, the development of new agency programs, and the planning and achievement of agency goals and objectives.

Personal Contacts: Frequent contacts with agency managers and other state agencies to plan and facilitate projects. Occasional contacts with vendors to research or procure products and equipment; and with research establishments and consultants to evaluate and procure services and consultation.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of policy, planning and program evaluation techniques and research and design procedures; of project management techniques, agency organization and functions, of supervisory principles and practices; and of data processing systems and applications.

Skills: Considerable skill in keyboarding.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and supervise subordinate staff; plan, evaluate and implement large-scale projects; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and advise agency management regarding agency goals, objectives and strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from a college or university with major course work in planning, business administration, public administration or related curriculum.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in leading or supervising policy, planning and/or operational studies.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledges and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised as part of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program, effective June 1990.