PLANNER V (TRANSPORTATION PLANNING - SYSTEMS) (SR-24) [1 vacancy]

Salary: $6,221.00 - $7,278.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 080267
Department: Transportation Services
Division: Transportation Performance and Development
Opening Date: 10/11/2026
Closing Date: 10/17/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Information

Make an Impact on How Our City Moves!
Join the team at the Department of Transportation Services.

The Department of Transportation Services, Transportation Performance & Development Division is seeking a Planner V (Transportation Planning- Systems) in Honolulu. In this key role, you will lead professional planning efforts for the City's on-street parking and island wide curbside management programs, including carshare, rideshare, emerging mobility services, restricted parking zones, and transportation demand management initiatives that keep Honolulu moving safely and efficiently.

What You Will Do:

• Lead planning and policy development for on-street parking, curbside management, and transportation demand management programs.
• Conduct and analyze studies and data related to parking inventory, occupancy, permits, and socio-economic trends.
• Develop reports, recommendations, and program plans for rideshare, carshare, restricted parking zones, and emerging mobility services.
• Manage funding support and contract oversight, including budgeting, procurement, and performance monitoring.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve parking and mobility issues by interpreting and applying relevant laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Special Working Conditions:

• Must be able to secure confidential information.
• The position is designated as a Disaster Response Worker whose responsibilities may require night and weekend work during natural disasters, and other emergencies (e.g. when 24-hour staffing of the City's Emergency Operating Center is activated).

***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***

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 .
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At 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 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 bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
For example:

1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in transportation planning may be substituted for a general bachelor's degree.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an 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.
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:
Two (2) years of professional work experience in transportation planning and/or engineering projects which shall have involved computer application(s) related to transportation activities.

Must be able to:

• Apply the principles, practices, and techniques of transportation planning across various stages.
• Utilize socio-economic data sources to support transportation planning efforts.
• Translate ideas and recommendations into plans and drawings that comply with laws, regulations, the general plan, and sound social and economic principles.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret planning and zoning data to make effective decisions and recommendations.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.
Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy 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:

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.
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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 you've 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.
  
  1. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
     
  2. 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, unless otherwise noted.

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., driver's 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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COMPUTER APPLICATION EXPERIENCE: Describe in detail your professional work experience in transportation planning and/or engineering projects which shall have involved computer application(s) related to transportation activities.

Include in your explanation:

1. Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
2. A detailed explanation of the specific type of transportation planning and/or transportation engineering projects you have work experience with,
   
3. The scope and degree of responsibility you had in the area of transportation planning and/or engineering projects as a part of your job, and
   
4. The computer software/applications you regularly utilized to conduct your transportation planning or transportation engineering duties.

If you do not have this type of experience, answer with "none".
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TRANSPORTATION/ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE: Describe in detail a typical transportation planning, transportation engineering, or transit planning project or study in which you were involved in.

Include in your explanation:

1. Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
2. Title of the project or study,
   
3. Amount of time you spent on the project (when you started and ended the project AND average hours per week spent on the project),
   
4. The scope and level of participation in the project or study (e.g. assisted, independent, or supervised),
   
5. A detailed description of the project or study (purpose, objectives, findings, results),
   
6. The number of people involved in the project or study, including the title and level of the positions,
   
7. Your specific duties and responsibilities for this project or study, and
   
8. The final results of the project or study, and any actions or recommendations taken or made based on those results.

If you do not have this type of experience, answer with "none".
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