PT - Planning Intern - Planning Division

PART-TIME PLANNING INTERN

Department: Community and Economic Development

Division: Planning

Rate of pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Work hours: This is a part-time position. Must be available to work flexible hours, up to 29 hours per week.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The planning intern assists full-time land use planners in creating and modifying land use plans, in evaluating land use proposals, and in engaging with the public. The intern gains valuable on-the-job experience to support their post-high school training in land use planning or related fields.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with public outreach in planning, such as by creating and distributing notices, newsletters, website information and e-mails, arranging, attending and supporting public meetings, creating and compiling surveys, and maintaining contact lists.
• Compile data on land uses, population, demographics, trends, and other land use information.
• Conduct field surveys of land use.
• Research and report on a variety of planning related topics.
• Develop maps, graphics, posters, brochures, and other communications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years post-high school education.
• Enrollment in a college, university, or technical school program leading to a bachelor's or advanced degree in land use planning, geography, architecture, sustainability, landscape architecture, or closely related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic concepts of city and regional planning through post-high school instruction.
• Report writing techniques.
• Modern office methods, practices and procedures including the use of computers. Understanding of various computer graphic systems or GIS helpful.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
• Analyze and compile technical and statistical information into reports.
• Use computers to compile and convey written and graphic information.
• Take direction and follow through on expectations.
• Operate a vehicle and have a valid driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is in both an office environment and outdoors. In the office environment, noise and temperature levels are moderate. Work in the outdoor environment may include exposure to varied temperatures and weather conditions.
• The work requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Must possess the visual ability to see clearly at close (less than 20 inches) and far (20 feet or more) distances, and judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Utah driver's license is required.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK

Successful applicants must pass a background check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

On-line applications will be accepted at www.ogdencity.com until March 27, 2024. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Ogden City Human Resources office located at 2549 Washington Blvd; Suite 220, Ogden, UT 84401 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All applications/resumes will be evaluated and ranked based on relevant education and experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview.

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