Planning Intern

City of Peoria, Arizona • Peoria, AZ

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About The Position

The Planning Internship provides real-world experience in public sector planning and requires collaboration and extensive research. Career knowledge will be shared and demonstrated. Interns are expected to participate actively in discussions and present research findings. The position may qualify for college credit for some degree programs; credit arrangements must be coordinated with the educational institution. This is a part-time, non-benefited position of up to 20 hours per week.

The intern provides research, technical assistance, organization, and professional writing support for special projects such as code updates, General Plan Amendments, and Design Guidelines. The role also supports planners with project reviews, code inquiries, mapping and reports, fieldwork, public meetings and outreach, open-space and trail inventories, special studies, consultant-led projects, and parks and recreation projects.

Requirements

• Be enrolled at an accredited college or university and have completed at least one year of a curriculum related to Urban and Regional Planning, Real Estate Development, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Built Environments, or a related field.
• Have basic knowledge of land-use planning, or public-policy development and its impact on citizens.
• Have general knowledge of planning principles and practices, and applicable regulatory practices.
• Be competent in computer software such as Microsoft Office, GIS, and Adobe Suite products.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have strong research and analytical skills.
• Be a motivated self-starter able to work independently.
• Be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Be flexible in working on varying planning projects.
• Be able to multitask and adapt to a changing work environment.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Obtain a valid Arizona driver's license upon hire.
• Be able to periodically work outside.

Nice To Haves

• For assignments with Parks & Natural Resources, have a general interest in parks, cultural, and natural resources.
• Completion of coursework related to Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Controls, Zoning Code Regulations, Site Plan Review, or related subjects.
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ability to use GIS to create visual aids.
• Proficiency in conveying data in a visually appealing way.

Responsibilities

• Provide research, technical assistance, organization, and professional writing support for special projects, including code updates, General Plan Amendments, and Design Guidelines.
• Assist planners in evaluating project designs, plans, and technical documents.
• Respond to basic code requirement inquiries or evaluations with technical assistance.
• Assist planners in preparing maps, graphics, and planning reports.
• Conduct fieldwork, collect parcel data, and search land records.
• Assist with facilitating public meetings and outreach events associated with current and long-range planning projects.
• Research and update inventories and prepare maps for the City's open-space network and path and trail systems.
• Research and provide technical assistance on special studies and consultant-driven projects.
• Conduct fieldwork associated with parks and recreation special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed