Job Details

Planner IV (City/Urban Planning)

Planning communities for today and tomorrow. The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), Land Use Permits Division, is seeking to fill vacant Planner IV (City/Urban Planning) positions in Honolulu. These positions perform professional urban planning work in the design and development of planning projects through the analysis and application of social, economic and physical data and reports.

What You Will Do

• Review and evaluate routine and moderately complex applications for development in the Special Management Area (SMA) and the Shoreline Setback Area (variances, conditional use permits, zoning adjustments, waivers, and other land use permits); prepare correspondence and reports to recommend action on applications.
• Respond to inquiries regarding SMA and Shoreline Setback laws and regulations, the zoning code and permit applications, and meet in-person with applicants, agents, and other parties.
• Review and evaluate Environmental Assessments or Impact Statements for correct and thorough documentation.
• Conduct research, field investigations, and gathers data and analyzes land use, economic, social, and environmental data related to assigned projects.
• Participate in community meetings and hearings conducted by the Department, the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the City Council.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

***Planner IV (SR-22) salary of $5,953 per month includes shortage differential.*** Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. For example:

• Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in urban planning may be substituted for a general bachelor's degree.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Three years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research, including or supplemented by one year of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities.

Substitution:

• A Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research experience.
• A Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience for the Planner IV (City/Urban Planning) level.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Non-Qualifying Experience: Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.