Senior Planner

Are you an analytical and critical thinker questioning everything you see? The Department of Planning and Permitting, Planning Division, is hiring for a Planner III in Honolulu to assist in planning assignments by reviewing simple applications, performing research, tracking consultant services contracts, and drafting documents and presentations. What You'll Do Process simple applications involving zone changes and zoning district boundary adjustments by drafting memos and letters, conducting the technical research and analysis of the application, reviewing draft recommendations for action, drafting portions of the director's report, preparing exhibits, maps, tables and other graphic displays, and notifying the applicant of final action. Perform technical research and evaluation of projects of a simple level. Assist the branch chief or senior planner in managing consultant services contracts by helping to execute contract documents and reviewing invoices. Salary for the Department of Planning and Permitting: $5,512 per month (SR-20), includes shortage differential 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 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 four-year college or university with major work in city planning, sociology, business or public administration or a related field. Substitution Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. For example: Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level) in conduct and compilation of surveys, studies, and/or statistical data may substitute for a general bachelor's degree. Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration. Experience Requirement One (1) year of research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development programs. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures; standard sources and uses of socio-economic information; socio-economic problems and conditions; basic objectives and principles of community planning; and the ability to conduct research and statistical studies; collect, classify and analyze statistical data; prepare tables, charts and graphs; and prepare clear and concise reports. Substitution A Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for the required one year of professional work experience in research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development programs. Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration. License Requirement Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required. The current vacancy does not require a driver's license. If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu. #J-18808-Ljbffr