PLANNER V (CITY/URBAN PLANNING) (SR-24) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, Administration Division, seeks a Planner V in Kapolei to coordinate and lead interagency planning for park grounds and facilities maintenance and community engagement.

You will develop presentations, conduct surveys and studies, and analyze planning activities, providing input on plans and designs. Some work may occur on weekends or evenings; disaster response duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in city planning or related field.
• Experience requirements include four years of professional planning/architecture/socio‑economic research, with two years in city planning or related activities.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate and participate in interagency planning activities for long-range plans and maintenance programs.
• Develop and conduct presentations with government, private and community groups.
• Conduct surveys and studies to develop methods for grounds and facilities maintenance and community engagement.
• Develop, analyze and complete studies and research of planning activities and services.
• Provide input for planning and review of plans and designs for park grounds and facilities.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Interagency coordination

Presentation development

Research methods

Socio-economic analysis

Knowledge of planning laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in city planning or related field

Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning (substitution for two years experience)

Master's degree in Architecture / Civil Engineering / Geography / Economics / Sociology / Public Administration (substitution for two years experience)

Job description

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Administration Division, is seeking to fill one (1) Planner V position in Kapolei.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate, facilitate and participate in interagency planning activities in the formulation of long-range plans and other special projects for park grounds and facilities maintenance and community engagement.
• Develop and conduct presentations with governmental, private and community groups.
• Conduct surveys and studies to develop new methods and techniques for grounds and facilities maintenance and community engagement.
• Develop, analyze and complete studies and research of specialized activities and services of park grounds and facilities maintenance and community engagement programs.
• Provide input for planning and review of plans and designs of park grounds and facilities.

Special Work Requirements

• May work weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Benefits

• Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plan
• Career development
• And much more!

You can view details about all our available benefits by visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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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 an accredited college or university with major work in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration or a related field.

Substitution

1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
2. 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 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

Four years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research, including or supplemented by two years of professional work experience in city/urban planning or related planning activities.

Applicable Skills Needed

Knowledge of:

• the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of the various phases of city planning
• trends in Federal, State and local planning as they affect city planning
• research methodology and statistical procedures
• sources and uses of socio-economic information
• State and local laws and ordinances related to city planning

Substitution

1. A Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college/university may be substituted for two years of architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research experience.
2. A Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited college/university may be substituted for two years of architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research experience and one year of city planning experience.

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.

License Requirement

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for 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.