Planner V - School Facilities Authority

Salary: $6,043.00 - $7,351.00 Monthly
Location : School Facilities Authority: 2759 S. King Street, Room H201, Honolulu, HI 96826
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 12-month
Job Number: 2025-04528
District / Complex Area: Classified / School Facilities Authority
School / Office: Classified / School Facilities Authority
Opening Date: 02/01/2026
Max Number of Applicants: 25
Position %: 100%
Position Number: 806133


Description

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Planner V, SR-24: $6,043.00 - $7,351.00 per month

Examples of Duties

1. Conducts fact finding and analysis of complex planning problems, issues and policies.
2. Coordinates input from individuals and organizations involved in or affected by the planning process.
3. Correlates findings and develops plans affecting particular private or public activities and/or facilities throughout an assigned area of concern.
4. Compiles final summary reports and makes oral presentations before interested groups as necessary.
5. Maintains liaison and effective relationships with other agencies, public and private groups and officials.
6. May assign and review the work of subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications
Basic Education/Experience Requirements : Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Excess work experience as described under Experience Requirements below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents, read and interpret complex written material and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
Experience Requirements : Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below or any equivalent combination of training and experience:
Class Title Specialized
ExperSupervisory
ExperAdministrative
ExperTotal
(years)Planner V3-1/2*03-1/2
Specialized Experience : 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.
For the Planner IV and higher levels, the experience must show, in addition to the aforementioned experience, actual involvement in and responsibility for: (1) 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; (2) advising and assisting agencies and administrators on planning concepts and methods, providing technical information and analysis for the formation of plans and programming of plans; and (3) formulation and presentation of plans and policy recommendations including alternatives and consequences of alternative actions to decision makers and at public hearings.
Such experience should demonstrate possession of the knowledge of general research sources and sources of environmental socioeconomic information, practices of public planning, and the ability to analyze facts and develop sound conclusions therefrom.
*For the Planners V and VI levels, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group of team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitutions Allowed :

1. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning from an accredited college or university shall be given credit for six (6) months of Specialized Experience.
2. Master's degree in architecture, civil engineering, ecology, sociology, economics, business or public administration or a related field with emphasis in the application of research and analytical methods and techniques from an accredited college or university is qualifying for all of the experience requirements for the Planner III level or may be substituted for one and one-half (1-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.
3. Master's degree in urban and regional planning or a closely related planning major from an accredited college or university is qualifying for all of the experience requirements for the Planner IV level or may be substituted for two and one-half (2-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.
4. Successful completion of the Certificate in Planning Studies in the Urban and Regional Planning program at the University of Hawaii supplemented by the master's degree curricula of participating academic departments and professional schools such as: Architecture (in urban and regional design), Economics, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Public Health (in comprehensive health planning), Engineering, etc., is qualifying for all of the experience requirements for the Planner IV level or may be substituted for two and one-half (2-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.
5. Ph.D. degree in urban and regional planning or a closely related planning major from an accredited college or university is qualifying for all of the experience requirements for the Planner V level or may be substituted for three and one-half (3-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.
6. Excess Supervisory and/or Administrative Experience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for the Specialized Experience on year-for-year basis.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Driver's License Requirement : This position requires a current, valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

1. A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
2. A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
3. Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.


Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
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BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: From the options listed, please select the one that indicates how you meet this requirement.NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit or attach a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.

• I possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university.
• I have a combination of completion of partial university curriculum, and administrative, professional or analytical work experience comparable to those acquired in successful study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university.
• I do not possess a bachelor's degree, but possess excess professional specialized experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
• None of the above.

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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Please indicate if you are using a substitution listed below to meet all or a portion of the specialized experience requirement. NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit or attach a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.

• I am not using the substitution.
• I possess a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited college or university.
• I possess a Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Sociology, Economics, Business or Public Administration from an accredited college or university.
• I possess a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related planning major from an accredited college or university.
• I have successfully completed the Certificate in Planning Studies in the Urban and Regional Planning program at the University of Hawaii supplemented by the master's degree curricula of participating academic departments and professional schools such as: Architecture (in urban and regional design), Economics, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Public Health (in comprehensive health planning), and Engineering.
• I possess a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related planning major from an accredited college or university.
• I have excess supervisory and/or administrative experience (in the field of planning) of the type and quality described in the minimum qualification requirements.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: How many 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 an identify problems and opportunities in the area(s) of concern do you have?Please select the option that applies to you.

• No experience.
• I have at least 6 months, but less than 1-1/2 years of experience.
• I have 1-1/2 years, but less than 2-1/2 years of experience.
• I have 2-1/2 years, but less than 3-1/2 years of experience.
• I have 3-1/2 years, but less than 4-1/2 years of experience.
• I have 4-1/2 years, but less than 5-1/2 years of experience.
• I have 5-1/2 years, but less than 6-1/2 years of experience.
• I have 6-1/2 years, but less than 7-1/2 years of experience.
• I have 7-1/2 years or more years of experience.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (Continued): The employers listed below should also be listed in the Work Experience section on your application. Address each change in employer or positions with the same employer separately. If you indicated you have no experience, write "N/A"The information for EACH employer should include:A. Employer's name, dates of employment (month/year to month/year).B. Your official job title and average number of hours worked per week.C. Describe the employer and type of organization (e.g., private corporation, government, consultant, etc.), the major sections, the section you worked in, the number and types of professional staff you work with, the activities or planning services provided, and clientele served.D. What was the primary function/focus of your position and your major duties and responsibilities?
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (Continued): For each employer listed above, provide a detailed description of your major planning duties and responsibilities, if any, in EACH of the following areas. Identify your specific role, the steps you took and provide relevant examples that illustrate the extent and scope of your responsibilities. If you were not involved in an area, write "None".A. Collection and evaluation of extensive variety of data. What types of data did you collect and evaluate (physical, social, economic, environmental);B. Describe the type of plan you were involved with (i.e., comprehensive, functional, operational, etc.);C. Describe a project and/or assignment in which you participated. Explain how you drafted, developed, and/or participated in EACH of the following areas: (i) Project goals and objectives (include the scope of plans and areas of concern; e.g. , statewide plans covering land use); (ii) Project analysis (work processes used; i.e. kind of data collected and evaluated, research methodology used, mathematical models, etc.); (iii) Plan writing and formulation (describe your direct contribution to project plans; i.e., types of analysis or written documentation you work on. Did you work on a master plan, amendment, etc.? How were you involved in the formulation of alternatives and consequences of alternative actions? Did you prepare formal written recommendations? If yes, which key staff members or external staff did you present your recommendations to? If applicable, how were you involved in legislation? How did other agencies in the State, federal and private sector contribute to the plan?); (iv) Facilitating community and public involvement (describe your role in the presentation of plan and policy recommendations to the public, i.e., public hearings or community events); and (v) Final plan preparation and dissemination.D. Describe your role, if any, in advising and assisting agencies and administrators on planning concepts and methods. Which agencies and which staff (describe)? For what purpose? What types of technical information and analyses did you provide? For which areas of concern (e.g., formation of plans, programming plans, etc.)? How often did you do this? What happened as a result?E. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?; andF. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a current, valid driver's license. You must mail in a copy (or attach a scanned copy) of your driver's license immediately upon applying for this position. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be given consideration for this position.Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:
Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other documents that verify you meet the minimum qualification requirements must be submitted with your application. If these documents are NOT received, your application may be rejected.

• My documents are attached to this application.
• My documents were attached to a previously submitted application.
• I may or may not submit my documents at a later date. I understand that my application will be evaluated based on the information available at that time.

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