Planner III

County of Kauai•Baltimore, MD

7d•$5,107 - $5,107•Onsite

About The Position

Independently conducts a variety of County planning projects; conducts land use, housing and/or environmental surveys and studies; collects, compiles, and analyzes social, economic, and physical development data; prepares reports and graphic illustrations; gathers background data for the review and analysis of zoning or subdivision applications; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree
Two (2) years of specialized work experience
Professional work experience which involved one (1) or a combination of the following: Architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research; County planning or related planning activities; Planning, development, and formulation of social or community action projects and programs; Transportation planning which included the organizing and developing of transit routes and/or engineering projects; or Coordinating and managing capital improvement construction projects which must have included feasibility analysis, coordination of budgeting and cost studies, and administration of engineering, architectural and other contractual requirements.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent) and appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts surveys to secure generalized and detailed land use data
Compiles and classifies statistical data and prepares reports on present and future land uses
Conducts studies to secure data on school population, electric and water consumers, population, traffic, transportation facilities, businesses, and industries to determine infrastructure requirements
Analyzes data and prepares reports on existing community facilities, sanitation facilities, land crowding, hazards, and nuisances
Reports future need for agricultural and industrial services, businesses, and recreational and educational facilities
Examines data on traffic counts and proposes size and location of streets
Reviews technical papers, reports and studies and gathers data covering planning practices in other jurisdictions and various socio-economic conditions in the community
Examines zoning practices in other jurisdictions for possible application to local problems
Studies specific land use problems and reports trends
Delineates and computes areas of developable lands and reports their suitability for uses as allowed in the zoning ordinance
Prepares graphic presentations of statistical data by means of maps, charts, tables, and graphs
Assists professional planners by performing technical staff work in the review and analysis of applications for zoning or subdivision of land
Obtains basic data to determine whether applications for zoning or subdivision are in compliance with the requirements of each of the agencies affected and with applicable ordinances, zoning districts and the General Plan
Assists in preparing comprehensive preliminary reports on applications for zoning or subdivision land
Performs other related duties as assigned