Research Development Process Engineer Jobs in Maui, HI

Salary: $5,107.00 Monthly
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: R-10824
Department: Department of Planning
Opening Date: 12/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
IMMEDIATE VACANICES:
Permanent Full-Time
IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS.
Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-20D ($5,107) to SR-20G ($5,753) per month.
Collects, compiles and analyzes data relative to the social, economic and physical development of the County of Maui; prepares reports of findings and conclusions; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of Planner II in that the Planner III independently conducts a variety of research studies and surveys pertinent to community planning; whereas the Planner II assists in the conduct of various research studies and surveys pertinent to community planning.
This class differs from that of Planner IV in that the Planner III is primarily concerned with the conduct of research studies and surveys pertinent to community planning; whereas the Planner IV assists in the design and development of comprehensive planning projects.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Selects reference sources and determines proper approaches and methods to obtain socio-economic and land use data necessary for planning activities;
• Plans and conducts field data collection activities;
• Analyzes data involving the use of statistical concepts and formulas;
• Develops data for and prepares maps, charts and other presentations;
• Reviews ordinances in relation to the development of planning goals and programs;
• Assists in the review of zoning and subdivision applications;
• Prepares reports of findings and conclusions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning , architecture, civil engineering, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field; and one and one-half ( 1 1/2) years of research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development programs.
Substitutions Allowed:

• In addition to meeting the minimum educational requirement, applicants with a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning from an accredited college or university shall be given credit for one-half year of the required research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development/planning experience.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, civil engineering, ecology, sociology, economics, business or public administration or a related field with emphasis in the application of research and analytical methods and techniques from an accredited college or university is qualifying for one and one-half (1 1/2) years of the required research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development/planning experience.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning may be substituted for two (2) years of the required research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development/planning experience.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii, Type 3) may be required for specific positions.
Knowledge of: research methods and statistical procedures; report writing; public relations; sources of socio-economic and land use information; fundamentals of community planning, laws, rules and regulations relative to community planning.
Ability to: understand and apply basic statistical concepts and formulas, and learn research methods and techniques used in community planning; read and comprehend a broad range of subjects; learn the functions of community planning; speak and write effectively; collect, compile, correlate, analyze and interpret statistical data; prepare charts, graphs and other presentations.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to position s in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, architecture, civil engineering, economics, sociology, business or public administration? Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of your official college transcript.

• Yes
• No

02
Did you attach a copy of your college degree stating the field of study or a copy of your official college transcript?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have one and one-half ( 1 1/2) years of research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development programs? Note: Please ensure your related work experience is listed on your application. "See Resume" is not acceptable.
Required Question