PLANNER VI (CITY/URBAN PLANNING)
About the role
The City and County of Honolulu is seeking to fill Planner VI positions across the island. As a Planner VI (City/Urban Planning), you will supervise and participate in the development, analysis, and completion of planning projects, or assume project responsibility for a major special purpose study requiring initial development and management and where assignments are of a creative nature.
Responsibilities
- Carry out surveys and research to develop general and area plans (e.g., transportation, utilities, schools, and recreation).
- Prepare maps, layouts, designs, and development plans.
- Establish planning goals, policies, standards, and project criteria.
- Conduct zoning studies and reports.
- Analyze social, economic, population, transportation, and land-use data.
- Present and discuss plans with community members and other government agencies.
Requirements
Education Requirement: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field.
Experience Requirement: Four years of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities.
Substitution: A Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited college/university may be substituted for one year of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities.
Qualifications
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; Principles and practices of supervision.
Skills
Applicable Skills Needed: 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; Principles and practices of supervision.
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
Salary for the positions in the Department of Planning and Permitting is commensurate with applicable experience: $7,174 to $8,118 per month (SR-26) (includes shortage differential) pending approval.
Salary for the position in the Department of Transportation Services is commensurate with applicable experience: $6,728 to $7,870 per month (SR-26), pending approval.
Schedule
Not specified.