Planner III

Job Description

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Working with Division staff, community partners, and the
Department of Education, this Planner will assist in identifying and developing
grants, programs, and services that expand access to arts education and
resources aligning with the Division's strategic goals and commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion and expanded arts education experiences for
all. Responsibilities include working statewide to better engage Delaware's
arts educators and students in helping the Division make informed decisions on
Division policies; research and administer arts education grants and
initiatives. This planner will manage grants, promote agency programs and
manage the Statewide Poetry Out Loud program among other programs. Planner will
manage federal sub-granting and federal reporting. Planner will oversee 504/ADA
coordination for accessibility issues and information. Planner will assist with
Strategic Planning initiatives.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

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.