Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00128

Department: Planning

Division: Long Range Planning

Job classification: Planner V

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development, Professional, Community Development

Performs responsible professional planning work in the development, design, conduct, and completion of community planning projects; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Planning Department - Long Range Division in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of duties

• Performs professional planning work in conducting surveys and studies in the development and maintenance of a General Plan, including street and highway systems, layout of public utilities, recreation and school facilities.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of maps, charts, preliminary designs and layouts for off-street parking, utilities, street systems, civic center, and public building areas, school sites, recreation areas, drainage and sewerage systems, and transportation routes.
• Conducts land use studies including governmental, public utility, school, and recreational usages, and designating building types, locations, and layouts.
• Prepares plans and details, including cost estimates.
• Makes studies and reports relating to zoning, including zoning district classifications, area requirements, height limitations, spacing requirements, land and building utilization standards.
• May process and investigate zoning violation cases.
• Analyzes and evaluates development plans, projects, studies, and proposals presented by public agencies and private developers dealing with land requirements for residential, resort, commercial, industrial, public facilities, and other uses.
• Performs related research studies such as social and economic conditions, population density, transportation facilities, and land utilization.
• Responds to inquiries.
• Reviews and processes applications for various permits and approvals.
• Assigns and reviews work of employees participating in projects and/or studies; provides training on procedures, techniques, and methods; provides advice on difficult or potential problem areas; reviews completed work for accuracy.
• Prepares work performance evaluations; provides training as necessary; approves leave requests; may recommend personnel actions including promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Reviews and drafts legislation, ordinances, and rules in relation to the development of planning goals and programs.
• Manages the work of consultants as assigned; oversees the quality of work, completion schedule, budget, and other aspects of the project.
• May act as liaison between the department and any community planning group involved in an assigned project; conducts or facilitates meetings with community groups, other governmental agencies, and others regarding projects; prepares informational materials and follows up on inquiries.
• Coordinates work with other divisions in the department.
• Complies with all Federal, State, and County laws, regulations and policies relating to occupational safety and health and the environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• four (4) years of work experience in community planning, environmental planning, architecture, engineering, socio-economic research, land development, or related community planning activities.

License Requirement:

• ability to travel independently to various geographic locations. This requirement may be fulfilled by the possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3), a valid comparable driver's license, or use of other means of transportation that meets position needs.

Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: the principles, practices, purposes, scope, and techniques of community planning; purpose, principles, trends, and practices in federal, state, and local planning; research methods and statistical preparations; general and technical sources; state and local laws and ordinances relative to community planning; government organizations and functions; report writing; public relations; principles and practices of supervision; and personal computer operation and various software applications.

Ability to: conduct planning studies and projects; understand and apply planning concepts and methods; understand the planning process and principles; read, comprehend, and analyze a broad range of subjects; collect, compile, correlate, and analyze facts and data, and draw sound conclusions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare charts, graphs, and other presentations; prepare clear and concise reports; operate desktop computers and peripheral equipment; conduct site visits, investigations and meetings with property owners; conduct/facilitate training/meetings around the Island of Hawai`i; and deal effectively and establish rapport with officials of government, private organizations, and the public.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County EmploymentThe County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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