Planning Intern - Part-time

City of Huntington Park • Huntington Park, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, this Internship position provides essential support duties to the City’s Community Development Department and is responsible for performing clerical and professional level work in support of the following divisions: Planning, Engineering, Housing/Property Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, Economic Development and the Business Improvement District, performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports using a personal computer and software application
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Perform research and analysis
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Prepare reports, maps, graphics
• Work efficiently both independently and in groups
• Interpret codes
• Analyze data
• Implements and works on office procedures and prepare reports
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Effectively handles irate customers
• Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment
• Work overtime as requested
• Participation towards an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree, from an accredited College or University, in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Urban/Environmental Studies, Engineering or other related field
• A valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record
• Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position

Responsibilities

• Assist the public both by telephone and in person
• Assist in the processing of applications, report writing, implement land use regulations and program guidelines, review documents
• Conduct field inspections
• Preparing graphics
• Conduct research and analysis, reviewing plans and related work as requested
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as situation requires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern