Program Planner - City

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Program Planner - City

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

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PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:Pay Range: 518Hourly Rate: $39.52 - $60.39FLSA Status: ExemptThe normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUNDWhen completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. Completion of the application questions is required. Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position. Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.Each application submission is reviewed independently. For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background ChecksIf you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked Questions TOTAL REWARDSAt the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer:Competitive payAn average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirementA comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and developmentExplore all the ways we invest in you: City of Oklahoma City Total RewardsDEPARTMENTAL INFORMATIONThis position manages the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, including implementation of the City's 1% for Art ordinance and other planning efforts related to arts and cultural initiatives. Major responsibilities include coordinating consultant selection, contracting and procurement; interpreting ordinance requirements; providing technical assistance; supporting the Oklahoma City Arts Commission; stewardship of the city's public art collection; and arts and cultural planning. JOB SUMMARYThis position is located in the Administration Division of the Planning Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the general direction of a department or division head. Program Planner is a technical professional classification requiring the application of advanced technical and administrative skills in a specialized planning functional area. Program Planners coordinate projects, supervise specialized planning functions and prepare official documents or reports based on extensive, comprehensive research. Essential job functions include: performing numerous administrative and technical functions in support of the assigned job functions; assessing numerous variables, both abstract and concrete, to coordinate project efforts for long-range or current planning programs, requirements or proposals; providing staff with verbal and written administrative and technical instructions to promote the optimal efficiency of work projects; attending meetings and/or representing the City and department as a participant on or advisor to various boards, commissions, official policymaking bodies, and citizens' groups to relate or promote the City's position in technical or administrative areas; and reviewing complex data, studying trends, collecting information, and preparing specialized reports or documents based on in-depth knowledge and research. Employees of this classification have frequent contact with City officials and staff, citizens' groups, and other professionals and may officially represent a Division Head in his/her absence. VETERANS PREFERENCEHonorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of administrative, technical and management principles of the assigned function.Skill in coordinating planning functions for long-range or current requirements.Skill in supervising and/or coordinating work activities of subordinate staff.Skill in assessing a wide variety of information for operational feasibility.Skill in verbal and written communication using tact and diplomacy.Skill in relaying both technical and non-technical information effectively.Skill in preparing complex statistical and narrative reports.Skill in disseminating complex data before various officials, boards and citizen groups.Ability to make decisions or responses related to the assigned specialty.Ability to think logically.Ability to travel.Willingness to assume responsibility for work products and decisions made. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental design, urban design, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public administration, arts administration, public art studies, or related field and eight (8) or more years combined professional experience in public or nonprofit administration, arts and cultural administration, or design/construction project management.Experience in consultant selection; contract development, negotiation, and management; and construction project management, including the independent oversight of projects with minimal supervision.Experience developing public art or cultural plans and studies.Experience working with elected and appointed officials, allied arts and arts advocacy organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders to accomplish project goals, including delivering public presentation to varied audiences.Experience in customer service or client-facing roles.COMPETENCIESOne City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made.Service First (Customer Centric) (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.Respect Always (Leads Through Influence) (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). (6) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (7) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (8) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly. Own the Outcome (Execution and Results) (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achiev