TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PLANNER VII - CITY/URBAN PLANNING)(SR-28)[1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

About The Position

The Department of Planning and Permitting’s Transit-Oriented Development Division is seeking a supervisor to lead staff and advance planning and development initiatives that support the City’s transit-oriented development goals. The role focuses on shaping neighborhoods around Oahu’s Skyline rail stations through community-focused planning that improves access to housing, businesses, public spaces, and everyday destinations by walking, biking, and public transit. The manager coordinates with City departments and other government agencies to advance development opportunities, promote effective land use, and help neighborhoods grow in ways that reflect community needs. Salary is commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval, and the SR-28 salary includes a shortage differential.

Requirements

Equivalent of graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field; qualifying work experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities, including one year in a supervisory capacity. A master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning may substitute for one year of professional planning experience.
Experience must demonstrate knowledge of city-planning principles, practices, purposes, scope, and techniques; comprehensive planning for a large metropolitan area; federal, state, and local planning trends; planning, zoning, land subdivision, and redevelopment laws and ordinances; and supervision principles and practices.
Knowledge of city-planning principles, practices, purposes, and techniques.
Awareness of federal, state, and local planning trends affecting City projects.
Understanding of research methods, statistical procedures, and socioeconomic data sources.
Familiarity with state and local laws and ordinances related to City planning.
Ability to prepare graphs, charts, and other visual representations of data.
Strong report-writing skills for clear and concise communication.
Must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, nationality, permanent-residency, or other federal unrestricted-employment eligibility requirement at the time of application.
Valid Hawaii driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or implementing transit-oriented development plans addressing neighborhood land use, development, and accessibility around transit stations.
Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local government agencies on planning, design, and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead staff and advance planning and development initiatives supporting the City’s transit-oriented development goals.
Coordinate with City departments and other government agencies to advance development opportunities and promote effective land use.
Oversee reviews of development proposals, land use changes, and neighborhood plans.
Guide transit-oriented development projects from planning through implementation, including public-private development agreements and infrastructure coordination.
Oversee consultant contracts, proposals for developing City-owned lands, and funding applications.
Present projects and recommendations at public hearings, community meetings, and City Council meetings.