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Planner III

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Planner III CODE: 6010 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Planner III GRADE: 25 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, coordinates and performs facilities planning work. Work of the class involves coordinating activities related to development of preliminary and final recommendations leading to Board actions on annual updates and revisions of the Master Plan for Educational Facilities, the six-year CIP, and the Special Ed Master Plan. The employee supervises a facilities data analyst; coordinates responses to queries regarding facilities planning data and proposals; coordinates preparation of educational specifications; coordinates staff participation at the superintendent's and Board's work sessions on the facilities plan and at meetings of community groups, municipalities, and other governmental agencies relative to the facilities plan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the facilities planning process as required by Board policy, the components of facilities planning such as school capacities and utilization factors, the roles of the various participants in the planning process within and outside of MCPS, and the procedures and techniques unique to facilities planning. Excellent organizational ability. Demonstrated analytical and writing skills and ability to make effective presentations. Ability to coordinate unit activities and to interact effectively with other staff members. Excellent human relations skills; proven ability to work with communities. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred. College course work in planning or education. Three years experience with considerable increased responsibility in the field of educational facilities planning and work with community groups; some educational facilities experience in a lead or coordinator capacity; training and experience using related technologies and data analysis software. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Frequent overtime work and night meetings; some weekend work.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides leadership for staff members and participates in updating the facilities data base.

2. Coordinates preparation of educational specifications and writes educational specifications.

3. Responsible for modifications to the building standards.

4. Identifies enrollment and utilization problems; supports Area Superintendents in discussions of facility and CIP issues with communities.

5. Participates in the development and preparation of alternative solutions to identified problems.

6. Schedules and arranges for staff work sessions on the annual CIP and Master Plans.

7. Participates in the preparation of documents for updating facilities plans.

8. Supervises the publication and distribution of the CIP and Master Plans, including notification and explanation to civic groups across the county.

9. Participates in community and other governmental agency meetings relating to the plans and other facilities planning matters.

10. Participates in the preparation of staff responses to requests for data and information and other correspondence relating to the CIP and Master Plans.

11. Assists Board of Education staff in scheduling and arranging for public hearings on the final documents.

12. Participates in Board work and action sessions on CIP plans, including pre-Board information.

13. Works with other central office staff and area office staff; participates in implementation of Board action(s), e.g.: School/community notification of actions.

14. Prepares educational specifications for capital projects.

15. Assists transportation staff in planning for the upcoming school year to reflect approved changes.

16. Supports staff in major studies for reorganizations, etc.

17. Provides assistance to the director of the department in other work areas as necessary.

18. Performs related duties as required.
Class Established: 7/84
Date(s) Revised: 2/89, 7/92, 7/97, 8/97, 7/05, 7/09
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.