Planning Intern 2012 City of Highland Park. IL - Highland Park, IL
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The City of Highland Park is seeking applicants for an internship in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. The internship will be related to general land use planning and zoning activities and support to city planners and some of the nine appointed commissions supported in the Department of Community Development, which may include: planning, housing, design review, historic preservation and zoning board of appeals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Intern will assist planners on short and long-term projects. These projects may be related to implementing the City’s Master Plan, revising the City’s Zoning Code, reviewing development and subdivision applications and answering questions from residents and developers. Other assignments include GIS and PowerPoint presentations, zoning research, data base update and creation, site plan reviews, photography and other tasks as needed.
Education and Experience:
The City is seeking candidates currently studying urban planning, urban affairs, landscape architecture, geography or related fields. A valid driver’s license is required. The successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Supplemental Information:
Beginning: May 1, 2012- December 31, 2012; may be extended to April 30, 2013 with demonstrated skill and performance.
Hours per week: 40 (less if necessary for course work)
Work Environment: The work site is an office setting with minimal noise. Some field work is involved that requires driving a passenger vehicle, walking, and recording of information. There is regular public interaction via the telephone and in person.
Tools and Equipment Used: Office equipment used includes, but is not limited to: personal computer (with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point), copier, printer, scanner, facsimile machine, postage machine, calculator and telephone.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, operate equipment, and carry boxes, cases, files or other small objects that weight up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and finger motion, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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