Planner IV - Grants Specialist

Introduction

The DNREC Conservation Programs Section serves as a liaison between DNREC and the state’s three Conservation Districts and it administers a number of programs related to water quality protection, drainage, and sediment and stormwater management.  for more information about the Conservation Programs of Watershed Stewardship.

Incumbent assists with management of Clean Water Act Section 319 grants and other related water quality grant and conservation programs for the Nonpoint Source Program. Works with partner organizations (federal, state, local, and non‑profit) to implement water quality Best Management Practice (BMP) projects, assists with developing grant work plans and budgets, develops reports submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, conducts data analyses, participates in outreach events in support of reducing nonpoint source pollution, and performs fieldwork.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

• Experience in serving as a subject matter expert in grant management processes

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Knowledge of water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Experience in data management, analyses, and technical report writing

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 for Planner IV

• At least three years experience as a planner OR at least three years experience in a planning function.
• Experience in having responsibility for a most 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 in serving as a subject matter expert in grant management processes.

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.

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

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