Planning Program Manager

Duties Summary

Directs and coordinates the activities of a division in the Planning Department; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Planning Department - Long Range Division in Hilo.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

Establishes broad work plans, programs, and priorities.

Reviews divisional operations and organization and initiates changes as required.

Keeps abreast of legislative changes in order to draft ordinances and formulate rules and/or rule changes.

Formulates, reviews, and evaluates project recommendations.

Represents the director in meetings with various boards, commissions and governmental agencies and assists in making presentations to legislative bodies.

Coordinates division activities with those of other division in order to ensure consistency in meeting departmental goals and objectives.

Initiates cooperative agreements with other public agencies.

Evaluates personnel needs of the division and participates in budget preparation by evaluating and projecting division's operating costs and specially funded programs.

Speaks before public groups.

Prepares reports and correspondence.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

graduation from an accredited college or university with major work (baccalaureate degree) in urban or city planning, business or public administration, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, or a related field (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and

six (6) years of professional work experience in land use and urban or regional planning activities, of which

two (2) years shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: principles, practices, and purposes of public planning; general research source and sources of social-economic information; research and statistical methods and techniques used in public planning; report writing; laws and ordinances relating to planning, zoning, land subdivision, and redevelopment; public relations; trends in public planning; principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to: plan, organize, direct, and coordinate a comprehensive area in planning affecting broad areas in community life and development; establish and maintain effective relationships with public and private groups and individuals including the initiation of cooperative agreements; speak and write effectively, including effective public speaking.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)

Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.

Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.

Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).

Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.

County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.

Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.

Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.

Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.

Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.

Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.

Credit Union Membership

Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

an official college transcript,

a valid driver's license,

a temporary assignment verification,

professional licenses, and/or

certificates,

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

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