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Salary: $10,802.00 - $14,047.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 378256
Department: Department of Planning & Permitting
Division: Customer Services Office
Opening Date: 05/24/2026
Closing Date: 5/30/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Information
"Compliance, Permits, and Service-All Working for a Better Community."
The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), is seeking a Permitting, Code and Compliance Administrator (Program Administrator) for their Customer Service Division. Under the general direction of the DPP Director, this position oversees the City's permitting and code enforcement operations, including permits issuance, property information services, and residential, commercial, and multi-family code enforcement. The role ensures effective administration and enforcement of building, zoning, shoreline setback, and grading regulations while supporting efficient customer service and regulatory compliance.
What You Will Do

• Administer and oversee permitting and code enforcement programs for the City and County of Honolulu.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to improve efficiency, service delivery, and outcomes.
• Establish performance metrics, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure effective program implementation.
• Direct investigations and enforcement actions related to zoning, building, shoreline, housing, and related ordinances.
• Oversee organizational structure, staff training, and career development across all division programs.
• Manage consolidated permit operations and civil fine enforcement programs, including reporting and budget support.

**Salary rate commensurate with applicable experience, 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 much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting .
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
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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 four-year accredited college or university.
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.
For example:
1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
2. Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in Human Resources/ Personnel Management, Budget and Fiscal Management, or Management Analysis, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., 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: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, 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.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four (4) years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferably in a large organization or agency with programs involving the interpretation, application and/or enforcement of federal, state, or county statutes, laws, ordinances and rules. Such work experience must also have included responsible supervisory experience over professionals.
Applicable Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of federal, state and county laws relating to departmental functions and operations.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, theories, techniques and trends applicable to public administration including financial, budgetary and other resource management, labor relations.
• Knowledge of development of plans and objectives, evaluation of programs, and public relations.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, functions, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements for the organization served.
• Ability to utilize advanced skills in leadership, operations management, change management and strategic thinking to identify workflow problems/inefficiencies and improve workflow processes and efficiencies.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable code requirements and permitting processes.
• Ability to recognize problems, identify alternative solutions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals.
• Ability to communicate solutions to administrative problems, to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy 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.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit:
To view additional information, please visit our page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS: When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
  
  1. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
     
  2. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Describe in full detail your ADMINISTRATIVE OR SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE, preferably in a large organization or agency with programs involving the interpretation, application and/or enforcement of federal, state, or county statutes, laws, ordinances and rules. Please include the following in your explanation:

1. Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
   
2. The size of the overall organization/agency,
   
3. A brief description of the organization/agency (list the numbers and kinds of divisions; identify the division/function you worked in and the relative level of your position within the division or function),
   
4. A description of the program(s) or project(s) you were responsible for,
5. A d...