PLANNER III (SR-20) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

1d•$5,512•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
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.
One (1) year of research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development programs.
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.
Ability to conduct research and statistical studies; collect, classify and analyze statistical data; prepare tables, charts and graphs; and prepare clear and concise reports.
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required. (Note: The current vacancy does not require a driver's license.)

Responsibilities

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.