Public Records Access & Research Lead

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting, Data Access and Imaging Branch, seeks a Program Management Specialist to lead a team tasked with improving access to historical building plans, permits, and property records.

You will develop streamlined procedures, supervise complex records research, and ensure compliance with public records laws, supporting property owners, City agencies, and the public across O'ahu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of progressively responsible, analytically rigorous work experience.
• Experience in urban planning, land use, zoning, development, or permitting processes.
• Experience researching and interpreting records, policies, or regulations.
• Ability to elicit information orally and in writing and to prepare clear written reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team responsible for researching and providing access to historical building and property records.
• Develop and improve procedures, workflows, and customer service standards to make records more digitally accessible.
• Establish processes to modernize records access and organize historical plans, permits, and property records.
• Serve as the primary specialist for complex records research and analysis.
• Research and resolve complex records requests in line with public records laws.

Skills

Leadership

Records research

Data analysis

Public communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting, Data Access and Imaging Branch, seeks a Program Management Specialist to lead a team tasked with improving access to historical building plans, permits, and property records.

You will develop streamlined procedures, supervise complex records research, and ensure compliance with public records laws, supporting property owners, City agencies, and the public across O'ahu.