Senior Permitting & Code Compliance Administrator

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Generous time off

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Permitting, Code and Compliance Administrator (Program Administrator) for the Department of Planning and Permitting's Customer Service Division. This role oversees the City's permitting, code enforcement operations, and related services to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient service delivery.

The position requires strong leadership, program administration experience, and the ability to set performance metrics and manage budgets.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and county laws relating to departmental functions and operations.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, theories, techniques and trends applicable to public administration including financial, budgetary and other resource management, labor relations.
• Knowledge of development of plans and objectives, evaluation of programs, and public relations.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, functions, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements for the organization served.
• Ability to utilize advanced skills in leadership, operations management, change management and strategic thinking to identify workflow problems/inefficiencies and improve workflow processes and efficiencies.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable code requirements and permitting processes.
• Ability to recognize problems, identify alternative solutions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals.
• Ability to communicate solutions to administrative problems, to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee permitting and code enforcement programs for the City and County of Honolulu.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to improve efficiency, service delivery, and outcomes.
• Establish performance metrics, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure effective program implementation.
• Direct investigations and enforcement actions related to zoning, building, shoreline, housing, and related ordinances.
• Oversee organizational structure, staff training, and career development across all division programs.
• Manage consolidated permit operations and civil fine enforcement programs, including reporting and budget support.

Skills

Public administration

Budget & finance

Public relations

Organizational knowledge

Leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Code & permitting

Problem solving

Data analysis

Policy communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Permitting, Code and Compliance Administrator (Program Administrator) for the Department of Planning and Permitting's Customer Service Division. This role oversees the City's permitting, code enforcement operations, and related services to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient service delivery.

The position requires strong leadership, program administration experience, and the ability to set performance metrics and manage budgets.