Hawaii SB2909 establishes a permitting workforce pipeline and coordinates with state and county agencies to address permit backlogs.

Hawaii SB2909 requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges. This includes tuition incentives for students entering the state and county permitting sector, emergency hiring processes, and flexible hiring practices. The bill also mandates coordination with state and county agencies to develop classification levels, salary and benefit scales, and career advancement opportunities for permit technicians and plan reviewers.

Hawaii SB2909 establishes a permitting workforce pipeline and coordinates with state and county agencies to address permit backlogs.

Hawaii SB2909 requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges. This includes tuition incentives for students entering the state and county permitting sector, emergency hiring processes, and flexible hiring practices. The bill also mandates coordination with state and county agencies to develop classification levels, salary and benefit scales, and career advancement opportunities for permit technicians and plan reviewers.