Trainee Urban Planning Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 and where assignments are of a creative nature, and perform other related duties as required.

What You Will Do General duties of a City/Urban Planner VI include (but are not limited to) supervising and participating in: Conducting surveys and research to develop general and area plans (e.g., transportation, utilities, schools, and recreation). Preparing maps, layouts, designs, and development plans. Establishing planning goals, policies, standards, and project criteria

Producing zoning studies and reports. Analyzing social, economic, population, transportation, and land-use data. Presenting and discussing plans with community members and other government agencies.

There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP). One (1) vacancy with the Planning Division ***Salary for the positions in the Department of Planning and Permitting is commensurate with applicable experience: $7,174 to $8,118 per month (SR-26) (includes shortage differential) 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 https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/

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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 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. For example: 1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in urban planning may be substituted for a general bachelor's degree. Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application.

If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Four years of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities.

Applicable Skills Needed Knowledge of: 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 Substitution: 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. Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application.

As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration. LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required. Examination Process 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 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.