Senior Planner

About the role

Assists in planning and conducting recreational activities as assigned; attends planned training program; and performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in organizing, conducting and/or instructing recreational or group activities.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance techniques of equipment and facilities;
• The principles, practices, and techniques of recreational activities;
• Principles and practices of instruction;
• Group behavior;
• Public relations.

Special Working Conditions

• Irregular hours, including shift, seasonal and holiday, and weekend work as required.

Benefits

Pay Raises: Negotiated by the respective union. Paid Vacation Time: 14 hours after a full month of service, 21 days per year. Paid Sick Leave Time: 14 hours after a full month of service, 21 days per year. Paid Holidays: 13 holidays per year, General Election Day every other year. Retirement: Eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan (ERS). Health Insurance: County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan (managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF)). Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld. Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years.

Additional Information

Required Forms And Documentation: Supplemental form, Verification of license, Verification of education if substituting for experience, Examination.

Citizenship

Select the appropriate status: Citizen of the United States, National of the United States, Permanent Resident Alien of the United States, Other - Non-citizen authorized under federal law to work in the United States.

Education

Do you possess a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school?

Experience

This position requires experience organizing, conducting and/or instructing recreational or group activities. Please select the following that best describes your experience.

Driver's License

Positions in this class may be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license, Type 3. If you would like to be considered for these positions, do you meet this requirement?