PARK PERMITS CLERK

About the role

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Executive Services Division, is hiring a Park Permits Clerk to join the team at Sheridan Community Park. This public-facing role involves helping connect the community with the parks and facilities they need by reviewing park use applications, processing reservations, and assisting with recreational activities and special events.

Responsibilities

• Reviews applications and issues permits for camping, picnicking, athletic events, concessions, special events, and other park uses.
• Reviews past permit records for relevant applicant history, notes, or concerns.
• Explains park ordinances, policies, rules, and regulations to the public.
• Affords applicants in selecting suitable park facilities based on their needs and activities.
• Collaborates permit approvals and fees with applicants, districts, and agencies.
• Compiles and reviews daily permits using the department's permit system.
• Records and reconciles permit fees and online payments.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Three (3) years of clerical experience, including or supplemented by one (1) year of public contact work involving the processing and issuance of permits or licenses or related activities.
• Experience may be substituted for education on a month-for-month basis for up to two years of the required three years of general clerical experience.
• No substitution for the required one year of public contact work involving the processing and issuance of permits or licenses or related activities.

Qualifications

• Citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of local park regulations and policies.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided upon hire.