Intern II - Neighborhood Development Services
Intern II - Neighborhood Development Services
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USD 20 - 20
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General Summary
The hiring amount for this position will be $20.00 per hour.This is a temporary variablehour position with no benefits. Working hours may vary but may be required to work up to 40 hours per week with the Internship anticipated to last up to 10 weeks.
The assignment will be related to planning within theDepartment of Neighborhood Development Services where the Intern II will assist in professional work supporting physical planning and urban design for the City of Charlottesville. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to research and writing of plans and reports analyzing and formulating planning proposals and applying zoning regulations and policies to promote sustainable multimodal neighborhoods places and corridors. Primarily and most frequently work is performed under the close supervision of a Planning Manager.
To learn more about the department please visit Intern II position is designed to provide college/university students and recent graduates with substantial entrylevel work experience the opportunity to receive and observe meaningful job tasks which requires application of college/universitylevel knowledge typically gained in professionspecific curriculum and that promotes professional and career development.
To incorporate academic learning with realworld application an Intern II will gain handson learning experience where academic and technical skills can be applied to fulfill a specific city programmatic need project goal or objective; will learn about departmental and/or city operations; will learn about a career in public service; expand professional network by networking with a diverse staff and/or leadership; and will make an impact in the community.Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Performs substantial entrylevel tasks requiring application of relevant college/university coursework.
- Gains knowledge and experience of local City government through handson learning opportunities by investing time in an assigned department or division.
- Observes and assists in the daily operations of a work unit or department to learn how work is accomplished and participates in the work for purposes of further developing programmatic knowledge and skills.
- Assists in the completion of tasks and/or projects related to assisted area which may include one or more of the following areas: administrative communications marketing plans/inspections review engineering/construction technology trades/maintenance and/or other applicable tasks related to the division or department.
- Provides support that may be departmentspecific or Citywide which may include but is not limited to scheduling taking/distributing notes recordkeeping planning development basic maintenance compiling/analyzing data program development developing alternative solutions analyzing recommendations use of technologies or equipment and/or other support related tasks.
- Professionally represents the city to citizens and other departments both verbally and in writing.
- May develop implementation plans including resources required timelines and measures of effectiveness; tracks deadlines and notifies staff of impending due dates.
- May provide services to other employees citizens and/or customers.
- May develop reports presentations or other materials.
- May be asked to take a lead role on a department/division program or project if approved by the department manager.
- May crosstrain and collaborate with other professionals leaders and/or subjectmatter experts to perform department specific tasks.
- May be asked to attend applicable board or council meetings.
- Depending on assignment may hold or operate basic hand tools and power equipment (except power saws) under the supervision of a professional.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Must meet one of the following education criteria:- Student in final semester of an Associates Degree or Technical School Program
- Upcoming Junior or Senior in a Bachelors Degree program
- Current Graduate Student
- Recent Graduate of Associates Bachelors Masters Degree or Technical School.
Preferred Qualifications:- Relevant education work or volunteer experience practicums or other internship in a related area to the work assignment highly preferred.
Special Requirements:- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Depending on assignment a valid drivers license may be required in order to operate equipment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Functional knowledge of or basic understanding of subject matter and/or relevant technologies related to assignment through completion of relevant university coursework; Ability to read and comprehend policies procedures program information and technical materials; Writing skills to compose and edit reports procedures policies recommendations; Ability and skill to use applicable technology to complete work tasks including most current office technology for word processing data management and presentations and specific industry/work applications; Critical thinking and problem solving skills; Ability to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems and make recommendations for resolution; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences of City personnel while using interpersonal skills to develop effective work relationships with coworkers supervisors customers and mentors.Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Depending on assignment this position may involve indoor and/or outdoor work. Position may be exposed to extreme temperatures extreme brightness fumes/airborne particulars bloodborne pathogens fuels allergens and pollen inclement weather wet or humid conditions uneven terrain and animals/wildlife. Position may be subject to driving a city vehicle and to the vehicle use policy and procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
For General/Office Interns Physical requirements of this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: LIGHT WORK: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires the ability to lift or move more than 20 lbs. for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light work. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
For Maintenance or Engineering Interns Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: MEDIUM WORK: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Usually when transporting or lifting video gear and other related equipment. Manual dexterity to operate A/V computers and other equipment is required.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Temp
