Transit-Oriented Development Program Lead

State-of-Hawai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism in Hawaii seeks a TOD Manager to lead the State TOD program, coordinate a 24-member council, and direct policy and budget actions supporting smart growth and transit-oriented development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4.5+ years of professional planning experience, with strong skills in analysis, policy development, and cross‑agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4.5 years of progressively responsible planning experience with data analysis and policy development.
• Experience advising agencies and presenting plans and recommendations to decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, manage and direct the TOD program and its budget requests.
• Coordinate the 24-member TOD Council and related agencies for strategy implementation.
• Develop policy options and program priorities to advance smart growth and TOD goals.
• Lead outreach to state agencies about TOD and smart growth.

Skills

Public planning

Policy development

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism in Hawaii seeks a TOD Manager to lead the State TOD program, coordinate a 24-member council, and direct policy and budget actions supporting smart growth and transit-oriented development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4.5+ years of professional planning experience, with strong skills in analysis, policy development, and cross‑agency collaboration.