Planning Intern
Planning Intern
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/16/25Application Deadline
05/19/25Pay Range
The rate of pay for this position is $16.00/hour.This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
TemporaryDepartment
Planning and DevelopmentAbout the Position
As a Planning Intern you will provide research assistance for the Planning Program and receive a host of experiencerelated benefits. In this capacity you will perform deep and thorough research into other jurisdictions practices on certain zoning ordinance topics. You will produce research in a defined format. You will also have the opportunity to shadow staff at public hearings shadow selected staff on processing and reviewing cases and gain experience producing staff reports. As part of our ongoing Zoning Ordinance review you will support an initial project to propose and prepare graphics wherever possible in the ordinance and suggest the use of tables/charts that can eventually replace paragraphs of text. You will research and propose revisions and innovations in this area. Finally as part of our ongoing Comprehensive Plan update you may take on additional related research projects in areas such as use planning and other development subjects.
About Us
Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from landuse planning to building inspections and permit review we have positions that allow professionals in the planning construction engineering and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment!
Proud To Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Exceptional worklife balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
This position is open to students who are currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in planning geography or a related field of study.
Job Contributions
- Provide research on planning and zoningrelated subjects
- Produce reports that include analysis of research and preparation of charts and matrices
- Prepare graphics and charts that illustrate requirements from the zoning ordinance
- Support customer service initiatives at the front counter by providing answers to general questions about planning and zoning
- Manage cases related to administrative planning and zoning applications
Working Conditions
- Work is typically performed in an office or administrative setting and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
- This position may require exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally up to 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts constantly
- This position may require walking or standing to a significant degree
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
