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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 1 day ago

Environmental Planning Lead Planning Analyst((Lead Planning Analyst))

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$95K/yr - $122K/yr

7+ years exp

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking an Environmental Planning Lead Planning Analyst for its Office of Policy and Management. The role involves overseeing planning analysts and leading initiatives related to environmental policies, land use, and community development.

GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Policy Development Director and Undersecretary to evaluate current administrative policies and procedures to introduce efficiencies and enhancements

Coordinate and supervise planning analysts, as assigned

Lead the team administering the CT Environmental Policies Act, including planning and managing workflow, providing staff training and assistance, engaging other state agencies in revising and enhancing policies and procedures, and conducting OPM project reviews

Lead interagency work group in implementation of the Connecticut Drought Preparedness and Response Plan and provide technical and administrative assistance to the CT Water Planning Council

Collaborate on the development, adoption and implementation of the State’s Conservation and Development Policies Plan (C&D Plan), including ongoing policy and procedure initiatives, and performing statutorily mandated reviews of other statewide plans, State Bond Commission projects, and interagency reviews of potential grant projects

Conduct statutorily mandated reviews of environmental issues, such as endangered species takings or water source abandonments; develop statewide policies and provide advisory reports, as required

Provide technical and administrative assistance to OPM staff, state agencies, and state and local government officials related to land preservation, natural resources protection, natural hazard mitigation and community preparedness, climate change, resiliency and other community development matters

Manage and administer grant programs, as assigned

Represent OPM on various advisory boards, committees and workgroups, as assigned; and

Serve as OPM liaison to various state agencies, councils of government and municipalities

Qualification

Environmental planningPolicy analysisGrant managementIntergovernmental policyCommunity developmentSupervisory skillsStakeholder engagementResearch analysisCommunication skills

Required

Seven (7) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in planning at the level of a Planning Analyst

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures

Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations

Considerable interpersonal skills

Considerable oral and written communication skills

Considerable ability to analyze policy

Ability to interpret and evaluate research data

Ability to utilize computer software

Supervisory ability

Preferred

Experience with local, state and/or federal environmental review programs, resources, policies and regulations

Experience with state, regional and/or local comprehensive planning

Experience with planning for water resources

Experience with research, including the ability to analyze and discern trends and communicate complex information in simplified terms

Experience engaging stakeholders in problem solving and developing solutions through consensus building

Experience managing multiple and varied assignments, and work in a collaborative environment

Experience establishing, maintaining and building productive working relationships with government officials (federal, state, regional and local), community groups and the public

Experience monitoring and/or participating in the State of Connecticut legislative process

Experience administering grant programs and/or fiscal management