Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

PLANNER: RESEARCHER/WRITER POSITION

Posted: 03/09/2025

PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc., a multi-disciplinary urban planning and landscape architecture firm, seeks a talented researcher/writer to join our Honolulu office. This position involves preparing various environmental planning documents and land use permit applications.
Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, English, journalism, communication, liberal arts, social science, natural/physical/environmental science, law, legal studies, real estate/development, or a related writing field
  • Strong research, analytical, writing, oral communication, and organizational abilities
  • Superb attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • A collaborative team player committed to maintaining a positive work environment
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience as an environmental planner or in a similar role preparing environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and state/county land use permit applications
  • Knowledge of NEPA, Chapter 343 HRS, and other federal, state, and county environmental/land use policies, plans, and regulations

As a locally-owned Hawai‘i firm, PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc. offers planners diverse career growth opportunities through involvement in public and private sector projects such as master plans, community plans, environmental documents, and entitlement applications. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, list of references, a brief letter/memo writing sample, and a longer sample highlighting your research, analysis, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

Only applicants providing all required information will be considered. Applications will be active for 30 days; if you have not heard from PBR HAWAII by then, your application has not been accepted.

Send resumes and writing samples to: sysadmin@pbrhawaii.com