Planner IV (SR-22)

County Of Maui • Maui County (various), HI

5d

About The Position

Assists in the development and design of planning projects through the conduct of research studies, and collection, analysis and application of socio-economic, physical and other data for a phase or phases of a planning project; may supervise others in the conduct of planning studies; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class differs from that of Planner III in that the Planner IV assists in the design and development of comprehensive planning projects; whereas the Planner III is primarily concerned with the conduct of research studies and surveys pertinent to community planning. This class differs from that of Planner V in that the Planner IV assists in the development, design and conduct of community planning projects and may assume full responsibility for specific phases of a planning project of limited scope; whereas the Planner V independently performs the full range of responsible professional planning work in the development, design and conduct of community planning projects.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, geography, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field; and two and a half (2 ½) years of research or analytical experience involving compilation, examination, analysis and interpretation of statistical and other data, one (1) of which shall have consisted of experience involving the review and processing of complex plans and specifications of development projects for compliance with the provisions of zoning, subdivision, and land use laws, rules, codes, ordinances and regulations. (For Zoning Enforcement and Administration Specialist)
• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, architecture, Hawaiian studies, archeology, history, anthropology or a related field; and two and a half (2 ½) years of research or analytical experience involving the compilation, examination, analysis and interpretation of statistical and other data, one (1) of which shall have consisted of experience involving cultural resource management, historic preservation, Hawaiian or pacific island studies and history. (For Cultural Resource Specialist)
• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, geography, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field; and two and a half (2 ½) years of research or analytical experience involving the compilation, examination, analysis and interpretation of statistical and other data, one (1) of which shall have consisted of experience involving community planning. (For General Plan Specialist)
• Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public planning, zoning, and land subdivision
• Knowledge of state and local government structure
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public financing
• Knowledge of socio-economic research
• Knowledge of standard sources and use of socio-economic information
• Ability to develop planning ideas and recommendations which are in accordance with laws, regulation and public interest
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning situations
• Ability to prepare graphs, charts and other presentations
• Ability to prepare reports

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii, Type 3) maybe required for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, development and processing of developmental and general plans, involving present and future zoning, land use, housing, recreation, transportation, urban renewal, capital improvement programs, and other planning areas
• Analyzes and utilizes social, economic, demographic and physical data and reports and recommends proper zoning, land uses, building types, remedial course of action, etc.
• Plans and supervises the conduct of data collection surveys necessary for sound planning
• Conducts analytical studies to establish standards of measurement relating to land use mixes, emerging patterns and trends and other similar problems
• Participates in the preparation of technical reports, maps, graphs, etc., necessary to support or illustrate plans
• Interviews governmental and business officials for factual information, judgments and opinions related to the assigned study
• Evaluates data or new concepts from technical journals, bulletins, books, etc., and prepares interpretive reports on their application to local situations
• May act as liaison between the department and any external planning group involved in an assigned project

Benefits

• Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level