ASSISTANT CHIEF OF PLANNING

State of careers Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

State of Rhode Island seeks an Assistant Chief of Planning to lead a planning division within the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The role focuses on statewide and strategic planning, coordinating staff, and driving planning initiatives for agency priorities.

Responsibilities include supervising planning staff, developing procedures, and preparing annual plans, with oversight by the Director. A strong background in planning and policy development is essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires planning and policy development expertise with supervisory responsibilities.
• Master's degree in a related field plus significant supervisory planning experience.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple agencies and levels of government.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief in planning, supervising, directing and coordinating a planning staff.
• Develop technical procedures for data collection, interpretation and analysis.
• Review and refine state guide plan elements as requirements evolve.
• Supervise staff and manage project applications and reviews.
• Prepare annual plan materials for Governor and agency heads.
• Design monitoring programs and evaluate plan performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Planning

Policy development

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Master's degree in planning

Public or business administration

Law degree (optional)

Job description

Department

Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Division

Engineering/Planning

Salary

$102,892.00 - $116,658.00

Job Profile

JC-02707000-99 - Assistant Chief of Planning (Non-Union Executive Branch)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm

Non-Standard 35.0

Restricted/Limited to leave of prior incumbent.

This position is located within the Division of the Office of the Director.

Job Requisition Number

JR103902 ASSISTANT CHIEF OF PLANNING (Open)

Pay Grade

C00137 A

Classification

Assistant Chief of Planning

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist the Chief of a major planning office in planning, supervising, directing and coordinating the work of a staff engaged in statewide or strategic planning functions as they relate to planning services for agencies of the state government; to direct the work of the office in the absence of the Chief; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a Chief of a major planning office from whom general and specific work assignments are received; work is subject to review for conformance to policies and professional standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, directs, assigns and reviews the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff members; confers with and advises them on difficult problems.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To assist the Chief in planning, supervising, directing and coordinating the work of a staff engaged in planning by detailing and scheduling work programs concerning studies and plans as they relate to planning services for agencies of the state government.
• To prepare detailed descriptions for all work performed by the planning staff, including identification of staff skills required and cost and time estimates.
• To develop technical procedures involving methods of data collection, interpretation, analysis or formulation of proposals.
• To set technical standards for all activities.
• To maintain a continuous review of all scheduled activities in order to assure their completeness within time and cost limitations.
• To review continuously all state guide plan elements in light of changing requirements, and recommend additional studies when deemed appropriate.
• To supervise the operation of the area‑wide planning review function, selecting agencies to be contacted, determining information to be obtained for each project application, and making final recommendations on each application for review by a superior.
• To compile relevant materials into an annual plan suitable for use by the Governor, Department and agency heads, with explanatory and supplementary material.
• To design and carry out monitoring programs, and evaluate the results achieved by a plan, as well as make recommendations for modifications as required.
• To appear on behalf of the agency before agencies, boards, commissions and the public to describe the agency’s role, plans or policies.
• To coordinate staff operations to insure effective assignments and utilization of professional and technical personnel, and to supervise the work of drafting, administrative and clerical personnel engaged in supporting functions.
• To supervise administrative activities including maintenance of personnel records, allocation of program costs to participating agencies, preparation of financial reports and the purchasing and/or requisitioning of supplies and equipment.
• When required, to review completed work for adherence to professional standards and technical accuracy prior to submission to committees, agencies, the general public and/or to a superior.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and practices of planning; the abilities to apply effectively the foregoing knowledge in detailing and scheduling work programs concerning studies and guide plans as they relate to planning; the ability to plan, organize and execute complex multi-disciplinary projects; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of an assigned planning staff; the ability to act on behalf of the chief in his/her absence; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, the general public and other officials regarding all areas of planning; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a master’s degree in planning, public or business administration, political or social science, a design profession, or a degree in law; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible supervisory capacity involving planning or policy development.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

This role will focus on the development and management of agency priority projects and strategic initiatives, including Council on Accreditation (COA), agency strategic planning efforts, litigation-related initiatives such as consent decree implementation, and other federal programming and compliance requirements. The position will coordinate cross-functional efforts, monitor project milestones and deliverables, and support successful implementation of initiatives that advance agency priorities and organizational goals.

The duties listed above are intended to supplement the official class specification and reflect current operational, compliance, leadership, quality assurance, and program evaluation responsibilities associated with the position. These duties may evolve based on agency priorities and organizational goals.

Benefits

For information regarding thebenefits available to State of RhodeIsland employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits’ website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised thata new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.