PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN – UNPAID
Historic Preservation Division – Permit Review
The Department of Zoning and Planning (DZP) is seeking an intern to assist with various duties in the Landmarks Permit Review unit within the Historic Preservation Division. The Historic Preservation Division is responsible for staffing the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, a ten-person commission appointed by the Mayor and City Council to recommend Chicago Landmarks to City Council. The Division also provides general assistance to the larger DZP and to other City agencies when city-assisted projects involving historic properties are reviewed. The Permit Reviewunit reviews pre-permit and permit applications concerning proposed work to landmark buildings and properties in landmark districts.
The ideal student is highly motivated and is dedicated to improving public service while obtaining “hands-on” work experience in a fast-paced environment. He/she should have good writing and communication skills while enjoying working independently with minimum supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a current college-level junior, senior or graduate/architecture or historic preservation school student enrolled in an accredited college or university offering a baccalaureate or graduate degree program, with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale.
Preference: Students majoring in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Planning, Materials-Conservation, Architecture or Art History, or related fields.
NOTE: Resume, Current Transcript, and Original Letter of Enrollment Verification from the School’s Registrar/Dean confirming current enrollment and grade level will be required at the time of application. Temporary position
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Chicago residency is not required.
SALARY: UNPAID - May be used to satisfy academic credit requirements.
APPLICATION PERIOD: February 28- March 31
DUTIES: Responsibilities of the Historic Preservation Permit Review Intern may include: assisting permit reviewers with review process, data entry, file management, property research, site visits, and scope of work analysis. Other duties directly related to position as assigned.
Skills Requested
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Experience using computer software such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop would be a Plus
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Familiarity with reading architectural plans and/or construction documents a Plus
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Knowledge of Chicago architecture and history would be a Plus
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Must be reliable, organized and have a positive attitude.
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Attention to detail; proactive in issue resolution and seeking solutions
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Good verbal and written communication is essential as this work can be fast paced
TIME PERIOD FOR INTERNSHIP: Fall 2010 – Spring 2011, with option to continue
HOURS: 21hrs/wk minimum
NOTE: Intern will report, primarily, to the Director of Permit Review in the Historic Preservation Division, but may also be assigned duties by other designation unit staff or other Historic Preservation Division staff.
REQUIRED: Only applicants who submit complete packets (resume, current transcripts and official enrollment verification letter) will be considered. Documents sent by US mail must be postmarked by the closing date of October 20, 2010
INSTRUCTION:
Interested applicants should forward all required documentation to:
Nikki Bravo, Deputy Commissioner
Department of Zoning and Planning
121 N. La Salle – Room 905
Chicago, IL 60602
If you are a person with disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312 744-4976 (voice) or 312 744-5035 (TTY). You may be required to provide information to support your reasonable accommodation request.
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THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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