APPLY FOR THIS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITION

What You Will Do:

• Administer and oversee permitting and code enforcement programs for the City and County of Honolulu.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to improve efficiency, service delivery, and outcomes.
• Establish performance metrics, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure effective program implementation.
• Direct investigations and enforcement actions related to zoning, building, shoreline, housing, and related ordinances.
• Oversee organizational structure, staff training, and career development across all division programs.
• Manage consolidated permit operations and civil fine enforcement programs, including reporting and budget support.

Citizenship: 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.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university.

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.

• Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in Human Resources/ Personnel Management, Budget and Fiscal Management, or Management Analysis, may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.

Four (4) years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferably in a large organization or agency with programs involving the interpretation, application and/or enforcement of federal, state, or county statutes, laws, ordinances and rules. Such work experience must also have included responsible supervisory experience over professionals.

• Knowledge of federal, state and county laws relating to departmental functions and operations.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, theories, techniques and trends applicable to public administration including financial, budgetary and other resource management, labor relations.
• Knowledge of development of plans and objectives, evaluation of programs, and public relations.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, functions, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements for the organization served.
• Ability to utilize advanced skills in leadership, operations management, change management and strategic thinking to identify workflow problems/inefficiencies and improve workflow processes and efficiencies.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable code requirements and permitting processes.
• Ability to recognize problems, identify alternative solutions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals.
• Ability to communicate solutions to administrative problems, to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Education and Experience Evaluation……………………………………100%

Applications must be submitted online by January 3, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future job openings with this job title.

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APPLY NOW BEFORE JANUARY 3, 2026 DEADLINE