Planner Vi​/Urban Planning

Position Information

Planning communities for today and tomorrow.

The City and County of Honolulu is seeking to fill Planner VI positions across the island! As a Planner VI (City/Urban Planning), you will supervise and participate in the development, analysis and completion of planning projects, or assume project responsibility for a major special purpose study requiring initial development and management where assignments are of a creative nature, and perform other related duties as required.

• Conduct surveys and research to develop general and area plans (e.g., transportation, utilities, schools, and recreation).
• Prepare maps, layouts, designs, and development plans.
• Establish planning goals, policies, standards, and project criteria.
• Produce zoning studies and reports.
• Analyze social, economic, population, transportation, and land‑use data.
• Present and discuss plans with community members and other government agencies.

• Five (5) vacancies in the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) – one (1) in the Transit‑Oriented Development (TOD) Division, four (4) in the Planning Division –
  Salary: $7,159 to $7,992 per month (SR‑26), including shortage differential (pending approval).
• One (1) vacancy in the Department of Transportation Services (DTS), Transportation Mobility Division –
  Salary: $6,535 to $7,644 per month (SR‑26) (pending approval).

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more! View details about all our available benefits by visiting the “Benefits” tab on this posting or at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

At the 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.

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

Substitution:
Work experience may be substituted for a 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.

• Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.
• Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional) in urban planning may be substituted for a general bachelor’s degree.

Four years of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities.

• 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.
• The principles and practices of supervision.

• A Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited college/university may be substituted for one year of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities.

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

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job‑related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification.

As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

City and County of Honolulu.