Job Specification
PLANNING ASSOCIATE 2
DEFINITION
Under direction of a Planning Associate 3, manager, or other
supervisory official in the Department of Education, develops
short and long-term education and/or financial plans by
conducting analyses and evaluations of curricula and other
education programs, surveys, needs assessments, and related
research; establishes, maintains, and evaluates program and
fiscal data related to state and federal aid, grant applications,
and allocations; performs mandated regulatory functions; works
with independence in areas of assignments; does other related
duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Designs and implements evaluation instruments to analyze
effectiveness of training, curricula, and related education
services in local school districts and intermediate and regional
units.
May assist in the establishment of developmental priorities for
curriculum and training services and funding.
Establishes and maintains effective work communications with
county offices and regional units to ensure goals of education
programs are being met.
Analyzes relevant state and federal laws and regulations and
develops policy recommendations for their enforcement.
Initiates the development of specialized programs for target
populations.
Develops technical documents for all New Jersey education systems
to evaluate education services.
After review, makes recommendations on changes in maintenance
of local district education goals as approved by the Department
of Education.
Establishes and maintains liaison with education and public
interest groups to inform them of department activities and
identify their needs.
Analyzes complex demographic data, develops plans, and
recommends policy and formula for funds distribution.
Trains other professional or nonprofessional personnel.
Researches and analyzes census, demographic, labor market,
and technological data and makes recommendations on education
programs and plans to meet changing needs.
Provides technical assistance to local programs and coordinates
the development of training programs for funded agencies.
Coordinates the ongoing statewide implementation and evaluation
of instructional programs and ensures adherence to federal law
and regulations.
Coordinates program maintenance and fiscal reporting, comparing
results with department standards and recommending changes to
meet standards.
Develops and recommends funding criteria and competitive
application procedures and forms for awarding grants and
contracts to eligible agencies.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's
degree in Education or a related field as determined by the
appointing authority.
EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) years of experience in education administration,
planning, research, program evaluation, or finance.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education
may substitute additional experience as indicated on a
year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being
equal to one (1) year of college. Applicants wishing to
substitute additional experience for the required Master's
degree, must possess a total of six (6) years of combined
education and experience, in addition to the required experience
cited above.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the organization and structure of the New Jersey
education system.
Knowledge of public education policy at the local, state, and
federal levels.
Knowledge of state and federal statutes and administrative codes
as applied to education.
Knowledge of principles and practices for providing education
programming at the local level.
Knowledge of state and federal program aid requirements.
Knowledge of legislation and guidelines related to funded
programs.
Knowledge of the operational processes and practices of state
agencies including the fiscal system.
Ability to establish and maintain working and information
networks with education and public interest groups.
Ability to exercise leadership in program planning and
development with department staff, county offices, regional
units, and local school district staff.
Ability to coordinate plans and resources and identify areas of
potential problem or additional needs.
Ability to analyze data and prepare accurate reports containing
findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to prepare accurate documentation of budgetary needs.
Ability to interpret state and federal rules and regulations and
develop a responsive plan for meeting special needs.
Ability to prepare extensive official correspondence.
Ability to coordinate program maintenance, fiscal reporting, and
other essential files.
Ability to maintain records, reports, and files.
Ability to develop technical assistance materials.
Ability to plan and conduct regional and statewide inservice
training programs.
Ability to develop program plans from needs assessment
information.
Ability to analyze state and federal labor projections and
identify appropriate education programs to meet projected needs.
Ability to analyze trends and project future education needs
based on these trends.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If
the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 72624 | | S | N | NL | 28 | N/A | P28 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
2/12/1999 |
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