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Career Opportunity Bulletin

PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II

CODE: 004000 PAY GRADE: 23 ($34,049.60 - 46,654.40/yr.)*

Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance: $336.80 biweekly*.
Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 19.22% of pay*

*Effective July, 1, 2008

OPENING DATE: June 25, 2008

CLOSING DATE: Until Canceled

Only Employees With Promotional Status In The Executive Branch Of Maine State Government May Apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services work in conducting complex and technical planning and research for an agency. Responsibilities include assisting a superior in the development and administration of programs and/or performing the more complex assignments in the collection, analysis, and presentation of data relevant to developing policies for effective resource utilization. Work includes the application of research principles in preparing and coordinating specific studies as a basis for the future development of state, regional, and local plans and planning programs. Supervision may be exercised over a staff engaged in research, planning, and evaluation activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In order to qualify, you must have an eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing knowledge of planning and research principles, practices, and techniques.

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION:

Qualified applicants will be placed on an Employment Register for this classification.
You must complete the on-line application for this job title. Paper applications will not be accepted for this job title.
Your application evaluation results will be e-mailed to the address you use to login to your online account.
You must complete the required Supplemental Qualifications Form (part of online application “apply now” process).

TYPICAL DUTIES in this job classification include:

Assists in the development and administration of research projects and planning programs.
Directs, oversees, coordinates, and appraises the work of subordinate employees.
Consults with agencies in planning public or private social service projects involving federal agencies or loans, and ensures adherence to federal requirements.
Indicates and projects changes in social, economic, and industrial conditions based on data and development trends.
Promotes, consults, and coordinates planning activities locally, regionally, and statewide.
Writes comprehensive reports on research and study topics; and documents findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Drafts and presents testimony before regulatory fact-finding committees, and appears before the news media and other groups.

The Bureau of Human Resources reserves the right to use any other selection devices necessary in order to identify those candidates who are most qualified.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

You must complete the on-line application by logging on to our Web Page (www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs), clicking the Open Competitive Jobs link, and clicking Apply Now under this job title.

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS JOB TITLE.

The Bureau of Human Resources is unable to provide copies of submitted materials.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM

Planning & Research Associate II (004000)

APPLICANT’S NAME:_________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS:

Your responses on this form will be the basis making a numerical evaluation of your background training and experience (your final score).
False or misleading statements may result in rejection of your Application for Employment or dismissal from Maine State Service if selected.
Statements made on this form and in your application are subject to verification by the Bureau of Human Resources and the Appointing Authority.

SECTION I - Minimum Requirements

Please check the statement which best describes your education and/or experience.
I have at least an eight year combination (full time equivalent) of education, training, and/or experience providing knowledge of planning and research principles, practices, and techniques. Any degree qualifies towards years of experience.
I have less than an eight year combination (full time equivalent) of education, training, and/or experience providing knowledge of planning and research principles, practices, and techniques. Any degree qualifies towards years of experience.

Directions for Sections II and III: Indicate your skill level by marking the appropriate boxes for each item listed. It is important that you be as honest as possible in your evaluation of your skills. If you are selected to be interviewed for one of these positions, you should anticipate the interviewer will have a copy of your self-evaluation and ask you to provide examples of your work experience or training that support your self-evaluation ratings. You may also be required to complete a performance test to demonstrate your proficiencies in selected skills.

Definitions:

None -	I have no training, education, or experience in this area.

Level 1 -	I have successfully completed training or coursework in this area, but I have no experience performing this task -OR- have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

Level 2 -	I have experience performing this task and am fully capable of performing this task independently.

Level 3 -	I have experience performing this task independently and am capable of training staff or providing assistance to other staff in this area.

SECTION II:

I have:	None	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Assisted in development and administration of research projects and planning programs.
Supervised employees including responsibility for hiring, firing, and performance evaluations.
Consulted with individuals or agencies in planning public or private social service projects involving federal agencies or loans to meet federal requirements.
Indicated and projected changes in social, economic, or industrial conditions based on data and development trends.
Written comprehensive reports on research and study topics in order to document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Promoted, consulted, and coordinated planning activities locally, regionally, and statewide to ensure work is accomplished in accordance with contract specifications.
Ability to use and apply research methods, sources, and techniques.
Experience evaluating research activity.
Planning and research work experience involving full responsibility for a project or program and the results of that project or program.
Planning & research experience in the area of social or human services.
Planning & research experience in the area of economics.
Planning & research experience in the area of natural resources.
Planning & research experience in the area of health or medical services.
Planning & research experience in the area of data processing.

SECTION III:

Computer Experience:	None	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Spreadsheets
Databases
Web Applications such as Dreamweaver or other web development tool.
PowerPoint or other similar presentation development software.