TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PLANNER VII - CITY/URBAN PLANNING)

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation and sick leave

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Résumé du poste

City and County of Honolulu seeks a Supervisor for the Transit-Oriented Development Division to lead staff and advance TOD initiatives across Oahu. You will coordinate with City departments and agencies to promote effective land use and create walkable, accessible neighborhoods near transit stations.

The role oversees planning through implementation, public hearings, and financing for development opportunities, with an emphasis on housing, jobs, and vibrant public spaces in urban districts.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in city planning or related field, with substitution options.
• Five years of professional planning experience, including supervisory work.
• Knowledge of planning laws, zoning, and redevelopment.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate with multiple agencies.

Responsabilités

• Oversee reviews of development proposals and land use changes.
• Guide TOD projects from planning through implementation, including public-private deals and infrastructure coordination.
• Oversee consultant contracts and funding applications.
• Present recommendations at hearings and meetings.

Connaissances

City planning principles

Supervisory leadership

Research methods

Data visualization

Report writing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in city planning or related field

Description du poste

Position Information

Connecting Diverse Neighborhoods along the Skyline Through community-focused planning that puts people closer to places they live, work, and play. Take on the challenge of shaping Oahu's future neighborhoods around the Skyline rail stations. The Department of Planning and Permitting , T ransit-Orient ed Development Division (TOD), is looking for a supervisor to lead staff and advance planning and development initiatives that support the City's TOD goals. You will coordinate with City departments and other government agencies to advance development opportunities, promote effective land use, and help each neighborhood grow in ways that reflect its community's needs. Lead efforts to create connected, accessible neighborhoods where housing, businesses, public spaces, and everyday destinations are within easier reach by walking, biking, and public transit.

What You'll Do

• Oversee reviews of development proposals, land use changes, and neighborhood plans.
• Guide TOD projects from planning through implementation, including public-private development agreements and infrastructure coordination.
• Oversee consultant contracts, proposals for developing City-owned lands, and funding applications.
• Present projects and recommendations at public hearings, community meetings, and City Council meetings.

***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval. S alary (SR-28) includes shortage differential. ***

Enjoy excellent employment 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!

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 of graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field.

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.

For Example

• Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) inurban planning may be substituted for a general bachelor's degree.

Education Verification: 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

Five (5) years of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities, one of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Such experience must demonstrate knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of the various phases of city planning, and the preparation, maintenance and operation of a comprehensive plan for a large metropolitan area; trends in Federal, State and local planning as they affect city planning; laws and ordinances relating to planning, zoning, land subdivision, and redevelopment; and principles and practices of supervision.

Substitution: A Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from a regionally-accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of professional work experience in city planning or related planning experience.

Education Verification: 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.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Experience developing or implementing transit-oriented development (TOD) plans addressing neighborhood land use, development, and accessibility around transit stations.
• Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local government agencies on planning, designing, and development initiatives.

Applicable Skills Needed

• Knowledge of city planning principles, practices, purposes, and techniques
• Awareness of trends in Federal, State, and local planning affecting City projects
• Understanding of research methods, statistical procedures, and socio-economic data sources
• Familiarity with State and local laws and ordinances related to City planning
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision
• Ability to prepare graphs, charts, and other visual representations of data
• Strong report writing skills for clear and concise communication

License Requirement

Valid Hawaii driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as needed.

Examination Process

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