Planner II (SR-18)

Assists in collecting, compiling and analyzing data relative to the social, economic and physical development of the County of Maui; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class differs from that of Planner I in that 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; whereas the Planner I performs specific and limited research assignments which are designed to provide experience in professional planning This class differs from that of Planner III in that the Planner II assists in the conduct of various research studies and surveys pertinent to community planning; whereas the Planner III independently conducts a variety of research studies and surveys pertinent to community planning.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.

• Gathers, classifies and tabulates socio-economic and land use data required for community planning;
• Participates in surveys to secure data on land use, housing, population, public utilities, transportation, etc.
• Reviews resource documents and prepares reports on new concepts or to abstract other technical information;
• Assists in analyzing collected data; Prepares graphs, charts and other presentations;
• Prepares drafts of findings and conclusions.
  
  

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; and six months of research or analytical experience in social, economic or community development programs.

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 1/2) 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) may be required for specific positions.

Knowledge of: research methods and statistical procedures; report writing; public relations; sources of socio-economic and land use information.

Ability to: understand and apply basic statistical concepts and formulas, 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; collect, compile, correlate, analyze and interpret statistical data; prepare charts, graphs and other presentations.

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