Planner V​/Urban Planning; SR

What You Will Do

• Coordinate, facilitate and participate in interagency planning activities in the formulation of long-range plans and other special projects for park grounds and facilities maintenance and community engagement.
• Develop and conduct presentations with governmental, private and community groups.
• Conduct surveys and studies to develop new methods and techniques for grounds and facilities maintenance and community engagement.
• Develop, analyze and complete studies and research of specialized activities and services of park grounds and facilities maintenance and community engagement programs.
• Provide input for planning and review of plans and designs of park grounds and facilities.

• May work weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration or a related field.

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.

For example:

Four years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research, including or supplemented by two years of professional work experience in city/urban planning or related planning activities.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of the various phases of city planning
• Trends in Federal, State and local planning as they affect city planning
• Research methodology and statistical procedures
• Sources and uses of socio-economic information
• State and local laws and ordinances related to city planning

A Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college/university may be substituted for two years of architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research experience.

A Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited college/university may be substituted for two years of architecture, engineering, or socio-economic research experience and one year of city planning experience.

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

If you are eligible for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current 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 your 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.

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.