Planning/GIS Intern

Job Summary:

Under supervision, to perform planning, research, documentation, graphic and GIS work for the Community Development Department, and to perform related duties as required. Assist as a member of staff teams with the comprehensive revision of general zoning and other GIS special planning projects.

Duties:

• Develops maps, charts, diagrams, reports, newsletters, surveys, information packets, fact sheets, and other planning documents for distribution and presentation to public, committees, and others.
• Participates in public workshops and meetings.  Assists in preparation for meetings, answers questions, and records opinions.  May facilitate discussions.
• Compiles and analyzes data for development and revision of comprehensive zoning.
• Researches, evaluates, and presents background information and data pertaining to projects, including land use, population, and employment information.
• Records, reviews, and reports opinions expressed by public.
• Evaluates, verifies, and corrects information collected from sources.
• Creates and updates maps, diagrams, graphs and land use inventories.
• Maintains databases and other forms of division reference information.
• Researches new sources of data and information.
• Performs site visits as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to cooperate with staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner when dealing with the public.
• Ability to comprehend, retain and apply County and state policies and legislation, i.e. County ordinances, procedure manuals, etc.
• General knowledge of planning principles and practices;
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection;
• Knowledge of computer technology, which includes internet applications, Microsoft Office, and GIS;
• Skill in the use of GIS software;
• Ability to prepare accurate and neat maps, graphics and drawings;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Knowledge of GIS planning applications
• Analytical and organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education & Experience:

• Recent graduate or current student in Land Use Planning, GIS, or related field.
• Knowledge in the use of ESRI’s AcrMap, ArcGIS Pro, ARCGIS Online, Collector for ArcGIS, and related tools.

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