INTERN-PLANNING AND ZONING

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Department Director and/or Manager this hands-on position will be responsible for assisting across multiple City departments, up to 40 hours per week. 

The primary goal of this internship is to support the efficient review and processing of planning, zoning, permitting, inspections, and code compliance activities to ensure timely, accurate, and customer-focused community development services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Learn and master internal operations, including but not limited to accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, communications, relationship building, customer service, sales, daily operations, etc
• Assist with reviewing planning and zoning applications
• Support permit intake, processing, and tracking
• Help coordinate inspections and maintain related records
• Conduct basic research on zoning codes and land use regulations
• Respond to general public inquiries regarding permits and development processes
• Assist with code compliance case documentation and follow-up
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentation materials
• Organize and maintain digital and physical project files
• Support special projects related to community development initiatives
• Identify area for process improvements
• Make recommendations to leadership for streamlining systems and processes
• Research and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency
• Provide general administration assistance and support
• Participation in various meetings
• Supporting event coordination 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

A Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Level student currently enrolled in a college or university with a major related to the role is preferred; Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent oral and written communications skills are all essential to this position. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required;
• Knowledge of basic mathematical and accounting procedures;
• Skill in operating a computer;
• Skill in communicating both orally and in written form;
• Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions;
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods and standards;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment;
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work and requires speaking and talking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Incumbent works in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.