Planner II - Environmental Regulations

DelDOT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Alternative work schedule

Disability accommodations

Job summary

The Division of Water within the State of Delaware is seeking a planning professional to support multiple programs and initiatives under Executive Order 18, focusing on permitting reform, process improvement, transparency, and customer service. The role collaborates with federal/state agencies and the regulated community.

The position emphasizes LEAN methodologies, programmatic support, and the ability to communicate deliverables and track progress metrics across responsibilities and projects.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, collecting data, analyzing and presenting results of complex planning projects.
• Experience as a project manager on a less complex project.
• Ability to coordinate planning activities across multiple levels and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment.
• Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources and anticipated costs/benefits.
• Develop, promote and market strategies for implementation of plans and programs.
• Coordinate planning activities across state, regional, county and local levels.

Skills

Planning

Data analysis

Project management

Job description

Introduction

The Division of Water manages and protects Delaware’s water resources. It provides technical assistance, laboratory services, and regulatory guidance and implementation.

Summary Statement

The position provides programmatic support across multiple Division of Water programs, supporting the various permitting reform and process improvement initiatives required under Executive Order 18. This planning position works within a team providing project and planning support to the Permitting Reform and Regulatory Efficiency Branch within the Director’s Office. Job duties include but are not limited to supporting numerous environmental regulation update initiatives, communicating project deliverables as well as tracking progress metrics associated with Executive Order 18, and supporting initiatives that apply LEAN principles to streamline permitting, transparency, and customer service. Additionally, this role collaborates with federal and state agencies and the regulated community.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

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.

Job Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• At least one year experience as a planner OR at least one year experience in a planning function.
• Experience in designing, collecting data, analyzing and presenting results of a complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).
• Experience as a project manager on a less complex project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.