The Policy and Planning Unit of the Administrative Services Bureau of the Employment and Human Services Department is in need of a permanent position that will be responsible for program planning and evaluations. This position will be responsible for completion of complex program planning studies, identifying Social Services delivery problems, gathering, tabulating and analyzing data relevant to services being provided.   
  
For several years the unit had the support of an Administrative Services Assistant III who performed these duties which are aligned with the Health Services Planner/Evaluator – Level B classification. This employee’s previous experience was conducting research, statistical analysis, planning and evaluating programs, thus he met the needs of the unit very well. Since the departure of the past incumbent, the unit has not been able to fill the position. Although interviews were conducted, no candidate displayed the knowledge and skills needed by the unit since the Minimum Qualification requirements and skills and training required for this classification are different than the needs of the unit. An analysis of the duties performed by the former employee and the needs of the unit confirmed that the position needed a Planner/Evaluator Level B. The research, evaluation and planning performed by the Policy and Planning Unit are crucial for the entire Department and the effectiveness and efficiency of its services.   
  
Position number 10559 being deleted has been vacant in the Administrative Services Bureau since March, 2018.