Planning Intern - Part-time

City of Huntington Park; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Huntington Park is offering an internship in the Community Development Department. Under close supervision, you will support Planning, Engineering, Housing/Property Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, Economic Development and the Business Improvement District.

Duties include clerical tasks, field inspections, report writing, and preparing graphics. Educational goals may include urban planning or related studies, with a California Driver’s License required.

Qualifications

• Word processing, spreadsheets, and reports using a PC and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public by telephone and in person;
• Assist in processing applications, report writing, and review documents.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare graphics.
• Conduct research and analysis, reviewing plans and related work.
• Maintain safety and efficiency in duties; support divisions as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree pursued in urban planning or related field

Job description

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.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• 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.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Skills:

• Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports using a personal computer and software application;

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customerservice;
• Perform research and analysis;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Prepare reports, maps,graphics;
• Work efficiently both independently and in groups;
• Interpretcodes;
• 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;

Education and Experience Guidelines –

Any combination of equivalent education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

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.

Experience:

No Specific Requirement

License or Certificate:

A valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record

Physical Requirements:

Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position.

THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Huntington Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Huntington Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

PROVISIONS

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Huntington Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

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