Planning Intern

Under the direction and supervision of the Zoning Administrator/City Planner, assists in updating and administering local and neighborhood plans, ordinance review, code compliance, and assists in special planning department and municipal projects as may be assigned.  This position provides a graduate or college student interested in public sector planning, zoning and local government the opportunity to gain valuable work experience by first hand observation of the operation and organization of a local government planning/zoning department.

Essential Functions:

• Draft plans and maps
• Assist with project review
• Assist in neighborhood and other plan prepartion as may be necessary
• Review of ordinances and policies, including revising and proposing amendments as may be determined
• Transportation and infrastructure review where required
• Master plan assistance
• Provide assistance relative to special planning projects and municipal projects
• Assist in Community Development Authority and T.I.D. projects
• Reserach topics as assigned

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High Schoool diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years within a course of study related to planning, urban geography, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exhibited proficiency in writing, and basic knowledge of planning and design concepts.
• Interest in planning, the built, social, and natural environments.
• Interest and understanding of planning and municipal government operations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.   
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Experience with the utilization of drafting boards.
• Experience with CADD, GIS, spreadsheets, word processing and other related programs.