Job Description

Description

IMPORTANT: SR-22 (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from $4,692, SR-22C to $5,493, SR24G, per month at which appropriate qualified employees can be verified.)

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY.

Assists in the development and design of planning projects through the conduct of research studies, and collection, analysis and application of socio-economic, physical and other data for a phase or phases of a planning project; may supervise others in the conduct of planning studies; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from that of Planner III in that the Planner IV assists in the design and development of comprehensive planning projects; whereas the Planner III is primarily concerned with the conduct of research studies and surveys pertinent to community planning.

This class differs from that of Planner V in that the Planner IV assists in the development, design and conduct of community planning projects and may assume full responsibility for specific phases of a planning project of limited scope; whereas the Planner V independently performs the full range of responsible professional planning work in the development, design and conduct of community 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.

• Assists in the design, development and processing of developmental and general plans, involving present and future zoning, land use, housing, recreation, transportation, urban renewal, capital improvement programs, and other planning areas;
• Analyzes and utilizes social, economic, demographic and physical data and reports and recommends proper zoning, land uses, building types, remedial course of action, etc.;
• Plans and supervises the conduct of data collection surveys necessary for sound planning;
• Conducts analytical studies to establish standards of measurement relating to land use mixes, emerging patterns and trends and other similar problems;
• Participates in the preparation of technical reports, maps, graphs, etc., necessary to support or illustrate plans;
• Interviews governmental and business officials for factual information, judgments and opinions related to the assigned study;
• Evaluates data or new concepts from technical journals, bulletins, books, etc., and prepares interpretive reports on their application to local situations;
• May act as liaison between the department and any external planning group involved in an assigned project.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: as applicable for specific specializations:

• Zoning Enforcement and Administration Specialist: 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, landscape architecture, civil engineering, geography, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field; and two and a half (2 \xc2\xbd) years of research or analytical experience involving compilation, examination, analysis and interpretation of statistical and other data, one (1) of which shall have consisted of experience involving the review and processing of complex plans and specifications of development projects for compliance with the provisions of zoning, subdivision, and land use laws, rules, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Cultural Resource Specialist: 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, Hawaiian studies, archeology, history, anthropology or a related field; and two and a half (2 \xc2\xbd) years of research or analytical experience involving the compilation, examination, analysis and interpretation of statistical and other data, one (1) of which shall have consisted of experience involving cultural resource management, historic preservation, Hawaiian or pacific island studies and history.
• General Plan Specialist: 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, landscape architecture, civil engineering, geography, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field; and two and a half (2 \xc2\xbd) years of research or analytical experience involving the compilation, examination, analysis and interpretation of statistical and other data, one (1) of which shall have consisted of experience involving community planning.

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 \xc2\xbd) 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) maybe required for specific positions.

Knowledge of: research methods and statistical procedures; principles and practices of public planning, zoning, and land subdivision; state and local government structure; principles and practices of public financing; socio-economic research; and standard sources and use of socio-economic information.

Ability to: develop planning ideas and recommendations which are in accordance with laws, regulation and public interest; collect, analyze, and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning situations; prepare graphs, charts and other presentations; prepare reports.

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

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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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