Job Description

Description

NOTE: Qualified applicants will be required to take an online exam. Applicants are required to test alone in a quiet, distraction-free area using a reliable computer with a high-speed internet connection, a microphone, a webcam (internal or external), and a Windows or Apple Operating System. Applicants who do not meet the system requirements will be provided an opportunity to take the online exam on site.

Serves in a trainee capacity receiving orientation and training in the principles, methods and techniques of community planning; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class represents the entry level in the Planner series and differs from that of Planner II in that the Planner I performs specific and limited research assignments which are designed to provide experience in professional planning work; whereas the Planner II performs fact finding and simple analysis work in assisting higher level planners in the conduct of various research studies and surveys pertinent to community planning.

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.

• Receives orientation and training in the functions of community planning and pertinent research methods and techniques; under direct supervision,
• assists in gathering land use information such as lot sizes, age of structure, tax valuation, public utilities, street conditions, etc.;
• performs assigned readings and prepares reports; extracts and compiles, or verifies designated information from journals, reports and other resource documents;
• assists in the tabulation of data involving the use of statistical concepts and formulae;
• may assist in analyzing and reporting the finding of processed data.

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.

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.

Ability to: understand and apply basic statistical concepts and formulae, 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.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions 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:

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given 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.

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