Planning Services Intern

SALARY:$10.24 Hourly

OPENING DATE: 02/23/20

CLOSING DATE: 03/08/20 11:59 PM 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the general supervision of Planning Services staff, performs a variety of technical, administrative and basic professional City planning assignments related to land use, development, City planning and historic preservation. Performs related duties as required. Assignments are received both verbally and in writing. Work is performed according to general or specific instructions from a supervisor who inspects work while in progress and upon completion. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK

ESSENTIAL: Performs a variety of administrative, technical and research tasks related to development services, city planning and historic preservation activities; conducts research on development, planning and historic preservation issues and cases; scans documents into Laserfiche; compiles reports; organizes and distributes agenda packets for board, commission and committee meetings; performs data collection, analysis and tabulation; researches potential impacts to historic properties; performs GIS mapping functions; participates in field inspections to prepare staff reports or conduct research; responds to residents questions and service requests in a courteous, timely and equitable manner. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

ESSENTIAL: Knowledge of the functions of City government; knowledge of land use planning and regulation; knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion; ability to conduct independent research and to prepare written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, board and commission members and the general public; skill in the use of computers and in the use of applicable software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, scanning and GIS; basic drafting, mapping and graphic skills; analytical and communication skills.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Some undergraduate coursework in planning, public administration, geography, architecture, historic preservation, or related field; experience working with a diverse workforce and population; or any combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities. 

WORK HOURS: Approximate work week of 15 to 20 hours. The preferred candidate will be available to work part time throughout the year.

Note: Please include a resume and cover letter with your online application.

OVERTIME STATUS: Non-Exempt

The City of Dubuque is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:

Human Resources Department

50 W 13th Street

Dubuque, IA 52001

563-589-4125

An Equal Opportunity Employer