Job Description

Are you an analytical and a critical 

thinker questioning everything you see?

Use those skills to review, analyze, critique and approve plans for the Department of Planning and Permitting , Planning Division , Development Plans & Zone Changes Branch. You must be knowledgeable about the principles, practices, purposes, and scope of techniques of the various phases of city planning. You will independently perform the full range of professional planning work in the development, analysis, and completion of planning projects and be responsible for planning activities at the community level in support of the General Plan and Development Plan.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.  

Applications must be submitted online by June 15, 2024 , 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

***Salary  commensurate with applicable experience: $5,713 to $6,682per month (SR-24), pending approval.***

 

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  At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.  

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration or a related field.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.  

Verification Requirement : You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit.  Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application.   Or mail or drop off a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript  by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813 . Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible in order to receive credit. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Four years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research, including or supplemented by two years of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities.

Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Substitution:
1) A Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited university may be substituted for two years of architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research experience.

2) A Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited university may be substituted for two years of architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research experience and one year of city planning experience.

 

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your applicable Master's degree or FCE in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma, official transcript and/or FCE which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813 . Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT :

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.   

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation....................100%

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement,

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