Senior Planner

The G70 Planning and Environmental Services team is hiring! We are looking for motivated, team players who are excited about working in a collaborative, fast paced environment. To apply, please click on the position title below. 

Who is G70 

We are thought leaders, technologists, cultural practitioners, visualizers, and members of the community, dedicated to the design and planning of innovative and community focused places. Within this diverse family, we support entrepreneurial and creative individuals who come to work each day aspiring to contribute to better lives and places. We are individuals who share this purpose for action, working side by side with friends and partners, our clients and community. 

Position Summary: Serve as Senior Planner for environmental and land planning assignments responsible for the preparation of master plans, land use permit applications, and environmental assessment/EIS documents. Assists in project management including budget and timeline.



Essential Duties (Major Responsibilities/Activities)

Responsible for:

• Technical writing, analysis and interpretation for environmental assessments, EIS and related reports in compliance with HRS Chapter 343 and NEPA requirements.
• Preparation of land use permit application materials, and assistance filing with government agencies.
• Prepare land use master plan materials, including (collection of research materials and compile report data, evaluation of research materials for applicability, preparation of graphic concepts, and coordination report completion, production and distribution).
• Determination of regulatory requirements for specific projects.
• Support and participate in community involvement programs.
• Participation in community, client, government and project team presentations.

Ability to:

• Traverse off island for periodic site visits and meetings
• Traverse uneven terrain and walk through project sites
• Lift 15 pounds

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties above in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Qualified candidates must have a BS/BA in environmental planning, urban planning, environmental science, engineering and/or equivalent degree.
• Master’s degree preferred, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• 6+ years of experience strongly preferred with at least 4 years of recent work experience in Hawaii planning processes and regulations.

Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Writing samples will be required at time of interview.
• Ability to understand, analyze and process complex technical information and materials.
• Can conduct direct source research techniques, including technical reference documents, government regulations and maps.
• Coordinate effectively with government representatives, project consultants and client representatives.
• Proactively engage with Principals and G70 team members to drive progress on tasks.
• Ability to use of sound discretion and independent judgment.
• Self-motivated/self-directed.

Compensation: $70,000 - $112,750

G70 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - Disability & Veterans