TENTATIVE
Occ. Code 1712500
CHIEF OF PROGRAM PLANNING, GRADE 25
New York State Department of Civil Service
Classification Standard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
Chiefs of Program Planning are responsible for supervising program evaluation and policy analysis activities. These positions are located within the Parole program of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under the supervision of higher-level program evaluation and policy analysis staff, supervise Program Research Specialist 2 and 3.
RELATED CLASSES
Program Research Specialists plan studies; collect and analyze data; interpret and report findings on current or proposed programs, policies, and legislation related to such programs; and perform similar related research and analytical activities.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Monitor and evaluate Parole programs and their outcomes; design, conduct, and formulate program plans and evaluations; resolve methodological issues; represent the agency and liaison with DOCCS staff, research partners, and other State agencies; supervise the work of professional staff assigned to the unit, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of work and the appropriate coordination with other parties; and, perform the full range of supervisory duties such as reviewing and evaluating work, time and attendance, and performance evaluations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Promotion: one year of permanent competitive service as a Program Research Specialist 3.
Date: 8/16
NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent, and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written. Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.