Planner VI (General City/Urban Planning) (Sr-26) [6 Vacancies]

Position Information

Are you an analytical and a critical

thinker questioning everything you see?

Supervises and participates in the development, analysis and completion of planning projects, or assumes project responsibility for a major special purpose study requiring initial development and management and where assignments are of a creative nature; and performs other related duties as required.

There are currently four (4) vacancies are with the Department of Planning and Permitting.

• Two (2) vacancies with the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Division

• One (1) vacancy with the Planning Division

• One (1) vacancy with the

Site Development Division

There are two (2) vacancies with the Department of Transportation Services.

• One (1) vacancy in the

Transportation Mobility Division

• One (1) vacancy in the Office of the Director/Administration Division

If you qualify for the position, your name will be established to an eligible list. This list may be used to fill future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.

• Salary for the position in the Department of Planning and Permitting, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Division is commensurate with applicable experience: $6,177 to $7,226 per month, pending approval.*

• Salary for the remaining Planer VI (General City/Urban Planning)(SR-26) positions: $6,177 per month

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 college or university with specialization in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration or a related field.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Work experience may be substituted for the 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Four years of professional (post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) work experience in city planning or related planning activities.

Such experience must demonstrate knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of the various phases of city planning, and the preparation, maintenance and operation of a comprehensive plan for a large metropolitan area; trends in Federal, State and local planning as they affect city planning; laws and ordinances relating to planning, zoning, land subdivision, and redevelopment; and principles and practices of supervision.

Substitution: A Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from a regionally-accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of professional work experience in city planning or related planning experience.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%