PLANNER IV - OAHU

Duties Summary

Positions in the Planner series are concerned with providing legislative and top-level administrative policymakers with information and plans for the orderly and coordinated physical, environmental, social and/or economic development of Hawaii and/or of the services of the State government. Positions are involved with the development of information and rationale for decisions which affect the direction, rate and character of growth of the State and/or of services to the people of the State over a significant period of time.

The Planner IV conducts planning projects; participates in promoting effective relationships with other agencies and groups; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Conducting fact-finding and analysis
• Reviewing legislation and administrative references as necessary in relation to the development of planning goals
• Correlating findings and developing plans for particular public activities and/or facilities throughout an assigned geographic area, region, activity or concern

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work
• Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience which included the collection and evaluation of an extensive variety of physical, social, economic and environmental data, determination of public opinion and general community objectives and policies to obtain a comprehensive prospective of conditions and identify problems and opportunities in the area(s) of concern.
• The experience MUST also show, in addition to the aforementioned experience, actual involvement in and responsibility for:
• The integration of such information including: the consideration of relationships among resources, facilities, services, needs and values for the development of policy options, alternatives for action, programs and priorities to meet goals and objectives for a given geographic area of concern;
• Advising and assisting agencies and administrators on planning concepts and methods, providing technical information and analyses for the formation of plans and programming of plans;
• Formulation and presentation of plans and policy recommendations including alternatives and consequences of alternative actions to decision makers and at public hearings.
• Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Please review the Substitutions carefully.

Driver's License

A valid driver's license is required for some positions at the time of appointment.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• To qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
• For more information about the PSLF Program, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Testing Information

• The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience.
• It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
• In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
• In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

Important Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Merit Civil Service System
• Citizenship
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Examination Requirements
• The State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review