TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PLANNER VII - CITY/URBAN PLANNING)(SR-28)[1 vacancy]

TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PLANNER VII - CITY/URBAN PLANNING)(SR-28)[1 vacancy]

Salary

$8,014.00 - $9,103.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

100267

Department

Department of Planning & Permitting

Division

Transit Oriented Development

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Information

Connecting Diverse Neighborhoods along the Skyline

Through community-focused planning that puts people closer to places they live, work, and play.

Take on the challenge of shaping Oahus future neighborhoods around the Skyline rail stations. The Department of Planning and Permitting, Transit-Oriented Development Division (TOD), is looking for a supervisor to lead staff and advance planning and development initiatives that support the Citys TOD goals. You will coordinate with City departments and other government agencies to advance development opportunities, promote effective land use, and help each neighborhood grow in ways that reflect its communitys needs. Lead efforts to create connected, accessible neighborhoods where housing, businesses, public spaces, and everyday destinations are within easier reach by walking, biking, and public transit.

What Youll Do:

• Oversee reviews of development proposals, land use changes, and neighborhood plans.
• Guide TOD projects from planning through implementation, including public-private development agreements and infrastructure coordination.
• Oversee consultant contracts, proposals for developing City-owned lands, and funding applications.
• Present projects and recommendations at public hearings, community meetings, and City Council meetings.
• Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval. Salary (SR-28) includes shortage differential.*

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply now and help shape Oahus future with connected neighborhoods that expand mobility access for all.

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At 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 of graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration, or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.

For example:

1. Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

2. Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in urban planning may be substituted for a general bachelors degree.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Five (5) years of professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities, one of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Such experience must demonstrate knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of the various phases of city planning, and the preparation, maintenance and operation of a comprehensive plan for a large metropolitan area; trends in Federal, State and local planning as they affect city planning; laws and ordinances relating to planning, zoning, land subdivision, and redevelopment; and principles and practices of supervision.

Substitution: A Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning from a regionally-accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of professional work experience in city planning or related planning experience.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Experience developing or implementing transit-oriented development (TOD) plans addressing neighborhood land use, development, and accessibility around transit stations.
• Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local government agencies on planning, designing, and development initiatives.

Applicable Skills Needed

• Knowledge of city planning principles, practices, purposes, and techniques
• Awareness of trends in Federal, State, and local planning affecting City projects
• Understanding of research methods, statistical procedures, and socio-economic data sources
• Familiarity with State and local laws and ordinances related to City planning
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision
• Ability to prepare graphs, charts, and other visual representations of data
• Strong report writing skills for clear and concise communication

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Valid Hawaii drivers license (Type 3/automobile), as needed.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment 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.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS

When 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.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.

• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.

• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.

• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.

• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

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

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT : The Planner VII position requires applicants to have equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major work in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration or a related field.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Please indicate below:

• The name of the college/university you attended,

• The location of the college/university,

• The specific degree and major area of study you were in, and

• Whether or not you completed the degree.

Example: Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2002.

If you do not have a bachelors degree, please enter "Substituting Work Experience for Education".

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

For each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this Planner VII (City/Urban Planning) position, provide a brief description of the organization and department you worked in. Include in your description:

• The employer and your position title.
• The type of organization (e.g., government, private, non-profit, etc.) and description of the major goals and functions of the organization.
• The size of the organization (approximate number of employees) and what the major departments/divisions are within the organization.
• A description of the major functions of the division/department you worked in, and the level/rank of your position within your division/department.

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CITY/URBAN PLANNING EXPERIENCE

Describe your professional work experience in city planning or related planning activities. Identify the position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualify you for the positions, and describe in detail the most complex, multidisciplinary city/urban planning project that you worked on.

Include in your description:

• Your job title(s) and employer(s).
• An overview of the project scope and objectives.
• Your specific duties, responsibilities, and contributions.
• The plans or development proposals you developed, reviewed, or evaluated.
• The land use regulations, ordinances, or planning principles you applied.
• The projects results and outcomes, including recommendations made, implementation actions, and impact of the general city/urban planning outcome.

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SUPERVISORY PLANNING EXPERIENCE

Describe your supervisory city/urban planning experience. Identify the city/urban planning position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application in which you worked in a supervisory capacity and provide specific examples.

Include in your description:

• Your job title(s) and employer(s).
• Number and titles of staff supervised.
• Your specific supervisory duties and responsibilities,
• Your authority and responsibility for directing staff, including assigning, coordinating, and reviewing work and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time, and
• Your role in relation to that of your supervisors, specifically any differences in supervisory responsibilities.

Required Question

Employer City and County of Honolulu

Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808) 768-8536

Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/