Under administrative direction, an employee in this class has general responsibility for developing, in conjunction with various state administrative agencies and local units of government, a program of coordinated and integrated planning for use in the state's overall comprehensive policy plan. Responsibility involves coordination and development of statewide, long-range plans for natural resources, governmental needs, transportation and social resources. Work includes responsibility for coordinating planning efforts among the various agency programs and for relating and integrating all planning programs carried on in the state within the given program specialty. Activity or activities have specific objectives and content, but coordination of, and with, related activities is required. Ability to influence, persuade, understand and work collaboratively with others are important.
Impact is primary, providing direct authorization for important decisions.
Coordinate planning projects by agencies in state, local and federal government. Evaluates progress of local, state and federal planning projects and makes appropriate recommendations. Lead and participate in meetings with local citizens, interest groups, communities, counties, regional and state agencies, the legislature, and governor's office to provide input and assistance, gain insight into their needs and issues to facilitate consensus. Issues will be controversial, there may be competition for limited resources. Direct planning project staff to prepare presentations that explain the planning purpose, process and outcomes to concerned parties.