What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLANNER II AND III - OAHU position at State of Hawaiʻi?
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 26-0327
The current vacancy positions are located in Ewa, Waipahu to Aiea, and Downtown.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy positions and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
II Level: $5,104 per month (SR-18, Step D) - Salary includes Shortage Category Differential
III Level: $5,512 to $6,401 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) - Salary Includes Shortage Category Differential
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Duties Summary
Planners are concerned wth providing legislative and top-level administrative policymakers with information and plans for the orderly and coordinated physical, environmental, social and/or economic development of Hawaii and/or of the services of the State government. Positions are involved with the development of information and rationale for decisions which affect the direction, rate and character of growth of the State and/or of services to the people of the State over a significant period of time.
The Planner II performs fact-finding and analysis in public planning studies; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class involves the compilation of facts and simple analysis work in assisting in planning studies. These studies are concerned with integrating the existing conditions of an area of concern or program with new or changing patterns such as of land uses, facilities, and environmental, social and/or economic conditions. Work results are subject to close review.
The Planner III assists in the conduct of public planning projects; conducts fact-finding and analyses; prepares reports of findings and conclusions and planning recommendations; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class involves responsibility for assisting higher-level planners by performing required research and analysis of data and participating in the development of plans for selected planning problems and assignments. The work involves independently carrying out required research studies and preparing reports of findings and analysis of data and developing preliminary drafts for assigned planning project segments. Results and recommendations are integrated into the larger project by the planner-in-charge or other supervisor. Review of planning recommendations includes a determination of whether the incumbent has applied a sound understanding of planning methods and techniques.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ALL LEVELS FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization To Work
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Specialized Experience: Six (6) months for Level II, and one and one-half (1-1/2) years for Level III,of progressively responsible professional planning experience which included the collection and evaluation of an extensive variety of physical, social, economic and environmental data, determination of public opinion and general community objectives and policies to obtain a comprehensive prospective of conditions and identify problems and opportunities in the area(s) of concern.
Such experience should demonstrate possession of the knowledge of general research sources and sources of environmental socioeconomic information, practices of public planning, and the ability to analyze facts and develop sound conclusions therefrom.
Driver's License: Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
Please review the Substitutions carefully.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety , please CLICK HERE .
02844:02845:101211:13:AS
Other Information
The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Recruitment Number 26-0327
The current vacancy positions are located in Ewa, Waipahu to Aiea, and Downtown.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy positions and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
II Level: $5,104 per month (SR-18, Step D) - Salary includes Shortage Category Differential
III Level: $5,512 to $6,401 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) - Salary Includes Shortage Category Differential
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Duties Summary
Planners are concerned wth providing legislative and top-level administrative policymakers with information and plans for the orderly and coordinated physical, environmental, social and/or economic development of Hawaii and/or of the services of the State government. Positions are involved with the development of information and rationale for decisions which affect the direction, rate and character of growth of the State and/or of services to the people of the State over a significant period of time.
The Planner II performs fact-finding and analysis in public planning studies; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class involves the compilation of facts and simple analysis work in assisting in planning studies. These studies are concerned with integrating the existing conditions of an area of concern or program with new or changing patterns such as of land uses, facilities, and environmental, social and/or economic conditions. Work results are subject to close review.
The Planner III assists in the conduct of public planning projects; conducts fact-finding and analyses; prepares reports of findings and conclusions and planning recommendations; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class involves responsibility for assisting higher-level planners by performing required research and analysis of data and participating in the development of plans for selected planning problems and assignments. The work involves independently carrying out required research studies and preparing reports of findings and analysis of data and developing preliminary drafts for assigned planning project segments. Results and recommendations are integrated into the larger project by the planner-in-charge or other supervisor. Review of planning recommendations includes a determination of whether the incumbent has applied a sound understanding of planning methods and techniques.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ALL LEVELS FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization To Work
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Specialized Experience: Six (6) months for Level II, and one and one-half (1-1/2) years for Level III,of progressively responsible professional planning experience which included the collection and evaluation of an extensive variety of physical, social, economic and environmental data, determination of public opinion and general community objectives and policies to obtain a comprehensive prospective of conditions and identify problems and opportunities in the area(s) of concern.
Such experience should demonstrate possession of the knowledge of general research sources and sources of environmental socioeconomic information, practices of public planning, and the ability to analyze facts and develop sound conclusions therefrom.
Driver's License: Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
Please review the Substitutions carefully.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety , please CLICK HERE .
02844:02845:101211:13:AS
Other Information
The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Salary : $5,512 - $6,401