Planner V - SR-24

City of Santa Fe Springs; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual

Sick leave accrual

Holidays

Training and development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

County of Hawai'i is seeking a professional planner for the Long Range Division on Hawai'i Island. The role involves development, design, and completion of community planning projects with responsibilities spanning surveys, land use studies, zoning analyses, and coordination with agencies and the public.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of related planning experience, with travel to various locations as needed and potential for temporary-to-permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (scan and attach a copy of official transcript).
• Four (4) years of experience in community planning, environmental planning, architecture, engineering, socio-economic research, land development, or related planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional planning studies and projects, including surveys and analyses for General Plan, street and utility layouts.
• Supervise preparation of maps, charts, and layouts for parking, utilities, streets, and public facilities.
• Analyze land use and zoning issues; prepare plans, details, and cost estimates.
• Review development plans and proposals from public agencies and developers; prepare reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duties Summary

Performs responsible professional planning work in the development, design, conduct, and completion of community planning projects; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Planning Department - Long Range Division in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Performs professional planning work in conducting surveys and studies in the development and maintenance of a General Plan, including street and highway systems, layout of public utilities, recreation and school facilities.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of maps, charts, preliminary designs and layouts for off-street parking, utilities, street systems, civic center, and public building areas, school sites, recreation areas, drainage and sewerage systems, and transportation routes.
• Conducts land use studies including governmental, public utility, school, and recreational usages, and designating building types, locations, and layouts.
• Prepares plans and details, including cost estimates.
• Makes studies and reports relating to zoning, including zoning district classifications, area requirements, height limitations, spacing requirements, land and building utilization standards.
• May process and investigate zoning violation cases.
• Analyzes and evaluates development plans, projects, studies, and proposals presented by public agencies and private developers dealing with land requirements for residential, resort, commercial, industrial, public facilities, and other uses.
• Performs related research studies such as social and economic conditions, population density, transportation facilities, and land utilization.
• Responds to inquiries.
• Reviews and processes applications for various permits and approvals.
• Assigns and reviews work of employees participating in projects and/or studies; provides training on procedures, techniques, and methods; provides advice on difficult or potential problem areas; reviews completed work for accuracy.
• Prepares work performance evaluations; provides training as necessary; approves leave requests; may recommend personnel actions including promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Reviews and drafts legislation, ordinances, and rules in relation to the development of planning goals and programs.
• Manages the work of consultants as assigned; oversees the quality of work, completion schedule, budget, and other aspects of the project.
• May act as liaison between the department and any community planning group involved in an assigned project; conducts or facilitates meetings with community groups, other governmental agencies, and others regarding projects; prepares informational materials and follows up on inquiries.
• Coordinates work with other divisions in the department.
• Complies with all Federal, State, and County laws, regulations and policies relating to occupational safety and health and the environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• four (4) years of work experience in community planning, environmental planning, architecture, engineering, socio-economic research, land development, or related community planning activities.

License Requirement

• ability to travel independently to various geographic locations. This requirement may be fulfilled by the possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3), a valid comparable driver's license, or use of other means of transportation that meets position needs.

Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Knowledge of: the principles, practices, purposes, scope, and techniques of community planning; purpose, principles, trends, and practices in federal, state, and local planning; research methods and statistical preparations; general and technical sources; state and local laws and ordinances relative to community planning; government organizations and functions; report writing; public relations; principles and practices of supervision; and personal computer operation and various software applications.

Ability to: conduct planning studies and projects; understand and apply planning concepts and methods; understand the planning process and principles; read, comprehend, and analyze a broad range of subjects; collect, compile, correlate, and analyze facts and data, and draw sound conclusions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare charts, graphs, and other presentations; prepare clear and concise reports; operate desktop computers and peripheral equipment; conduct site visits, investigations and meetings with property owners; conduct/facilitate training/meetings around the Island of Hawai'i; and deal effectively and establish rapport with officials of government, private organizations, and the public.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County Employment

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
• Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
  
  • Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
  • Vision Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

Supplemental Information

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.