Job Details

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Department of Planning - Permanent Full-Time

Serves in a trainee capacity, receiving orientation and training in the principles, methods, and techniques of community planning; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class represents the entry level in the Planner series and differs from Planner II in that the Planner I performs specific and limited research assignments designed to provide experience in professional planning work. In contrast, the Planner II performs fact-finding and simple analysis work, assisting higher-level planners in conducting various research studies and surveys pertinent to community planning.

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties does not preclude management from assigning such duties if they are a logical part of the role:

1. Receives orientation and training in the functions of community planning and pertinent research methods and techniques; under direct supervision,
2. assists in gathering land use information such as lot sizes, age of structures, tax valuation, public utilities, street conditions, etc.;
3. performs assigned readings and prepares reports; extracts and compiles, or verifies designated information from journals, reports, and other resource documents;
4. assists in the tabulation of data involving the use of statistical concepts and formulae;
5. may assist in analyzing and reporting the findings of processed data.

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, architecture, civil engineering, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field.

License Requirement:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii, Type 3) may be required for specific positions.

Knowledge of:

• Research methods and statistical procedures
• Report writing
• Public relations

Ability to:

• Understand and apply basic statistical concepts and formulae, and learn research methods and techniques used in community planning
• Read and comprehend a broad range of subjects
• Learn the functions of community planning
• Speak and write effectively

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for the performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping:

Light