What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLANNER III (SR-20) [1 vacancy] position at City and County of Honolulu?
Are you an analytical and critical thinker questioning everything you see?
The Department of Planning and Permitting, Planning Division, is hiring one (1) Planner III in Honolulu to conduct land use, housing and environmental surveys and studies; collect, compile and analyze social, economic and physical data; prepare reports and graphic illustrations; and gather background data for the review and analysis of zone change and other land use approval applications.
This position's duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting professional planners to process simple applications involving state land use district boundary amendments, special use permits, zone changes and public infrastructure map amendments;
- Independently performing technical research and analytical work in the evaluation of simple and moderately complex projects;
- Preparing exhibits, maps, tables and other graphic displays to support presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, and for workshops and other informational sharing meetings.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job, as well as future openings with this job title.
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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 a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with major work in city planning, sociology, business or public administration or a related field.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One (1) year of research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development programs.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures; standard sources and uses of socio-economic information; socio-economic problems and conditions; basic objectives and principles of community planning; and the ability to conduct research and statistical studies; collect, classify and analyze statistical data; prepare tables, charts and graphs; and prepare clear and concise reports.
Substitution: A Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for the required one year of professional work experience in research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development programs.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Master's degree in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%
Salary : $4,858
