Job Description

Position InformationThe , , Programming and Support Branch, is looking for qualified candidates for their Planner VII (Transportation Planning - General) position. Located in Honolulu, the position is responsible for supervising and coordinating several concurrent planning projects, studies and activities with responsibility to ensure the City continues to receive federal funding for capital projects, has input into the State and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Programs; and other related duties as required.Special Work Requirements:
Must be able to secure confidential information. The incumbent is designated as a Disaster Support Worker (DSW) whose responsibilities may require night and weekend work during natural disasters and other emergencies.If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.Additional Job InformationApplications must be submitted online at to be accepted.***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your e-mail account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.Minimum Qualification RequirementsAt the 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 regionally-accredited four year college or university with specialization in City Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Sociology, Public Administration or a related field.Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, 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: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail or drop off a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment 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 in order to receive credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four years of professional work experience in transportation planning and/or engineering projects, one of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of the various phases of city planning; trends in Federal, State and local planning as they affect city planning; research methodology and statistical procedures; sources and uses of socio-economic information; State and local laws and ordinances related to city planning; and the principles and practices of supervision.LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Valid Hawaii driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.Examination ProcessEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation100%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.

01When 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. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate "none." Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

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

02EDUCATION REQUIRMENT: The Planner VII position requires applicants to have equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration or a related field.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education to be given credit. 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 or drop off a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript 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 diploma and/or transcript must be legible to receive credit.Do you meet the education requirement?

• Yes
• No

03EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must have four years of professional (post-Bachelor's degree, non-clerical) work experience in transportation planning and/or engineering projects, one of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.Do you meet the experience requirement?

• Yes
• No

04For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, provide your job title and describe in detail your professional experience with transportation planning and/or engineering projects.05For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, describe in detail the most complex, multidisciplinary social, economic and environmental studies, research and analyses you performed in transportation planning or engineering projects.Include in your description:
1) Your job title,
2) The portion of the activity you were directly involved in (e.g., indicate whether you performed advanced planning, research, land use, zoning, urban design or other - specify),
3) The numbers and titles of professional planners you supervised for these studies,
4) Your specific duties and responsibilities for these projects, and
5) The final outcome, recommendations, and/or subsequent actions taken as a result of the studies performed.06For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, describe your supervisory experience in any transportation planning and/or engineering project.Include in your detailed description:
1) Your job title,
2) the number of employees you supervised, and
3) the numbers and the titles of the employees you supervised.07For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, provide your job title and describe your experience with representing your present or former employers at meetings and conferences and/or coordinated activities with any Federal, State, and City agencies, community groups, and private firms in matters relating to transportation planning or engineering projects.08For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, provide your job title and explain how you keep abreast of current transportation planning methodologies including the development of traffic and transit planning studies, travel demand modeling, long-range traffic/transit forecasting, scenario planning, and other newly emerging methodologies and trends.09If you have any training or other work experience that qualifies you for this position, describe them below.

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