Planning & Community Development Intern
Planning & Community Development Intern
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25-05-2025
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Hourly Salary
$ 22 - 25
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
25-05-2025
Job Description
- Recruitment is now open for the opportunity to become an intern with the Planning and Community Development Department at the City of Lake Stevens!
This program is designed to provide you with valuable experiences practical knowledge and the chance to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to helping you develop your skills grow as future leaders and build a brighter future for Lake Stevens.
WhyBecome an Intern here at the City of Lake Stevens
The City of Lake Stevens offers various opportunities to become involved in local government providing invaluable hands-on experience in services within the public sector. As an intern you will work closely with city leaders to gain insight into how decisions are made and implemented within a growing community. Youll have the chance to make a significant impact on projects that benefit residents ranging from infrastructure development and environmental sustainability to asset management and public administration. Additionally the internship provides excellent networking opportunities and the chance to develop the necessary skills for your future career.
You can find everything you need to know in ourInternship Program Handbook linked here.
About this opportunity:
The Planning and Community Development Department maintains a robust long-range work program to ensure the citys ordinances remain compliant with state regulations. The city is required to update its critical areas regulations by December 31 2025. The intern position will assist the Principal Planner in completing long-range work assignments including updating the critical areas ordinance with an emphasis on development research and GIS mapping. The intern will also receive the opportunity to participate in community engagement sessions.
Benefits:- This position is eligible for Washington Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 40 hours worked).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities mayinclude but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts research of past development projects uses GIS to map critical areas and helps update the citys critical areas inventory.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Schedule:- Must be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours a week during the quarter; university breaks mid-terms and finals are excluded. Additional hours may be available dependent upon the candidates schedule. Up to 40 hours per week may be available during the summer.
- Internship length is flexible dependent on the candidates availability. Estimated length is ten (10) weeks with a maximum of twenty (20) weeks allowed.
Qualifications
Education:
Must be a student currently enrolled in college university or graduate program or be a recent college graduate within the past twelve (12) months with an emphasis in Urban Planning Geography or GIS.
Must Posses Knowledge Skills and Ability to:- Use correct English spelling grammar and punctuation including principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
- Read analyze and interpret various items such as technical documents legal documents operating and procedure manuals general business periodicals professional journals government regulation.
- Define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; apply common sense and creative thinking to solve practical problems.
- Speak effectively and present information before groups of employees management and/or officials.
- Work effectively on several projects concurrently.
- Prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Establish and maintain trust confidence and effective working relationships with employees management city officials and the public.
- Effectively interact with tact patience and courtesy.
- Be an effective team member.
- Demonstrate positive and effective interaction and communication with individuals of diverse social and economic backgrounds.
- Operate personal computer including word processing spreadsheets and database software applications.
- Maintain confidentiality of business records personnel and other information.
- Must be proficient in ARC GIS or related mapping program.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:- Valid drivers license and a driving record which meets the citys requirements or must be able to obtain State of Washington drivers license within 30 days of hire.
- Successful completion of position-relevant background check.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
To ensure interns gain beneficial insight of public service during their time with the City interns are expected to:- Attend a minimum of one (1) City Council meeting.
- Attend at least one community City-sponsored or City-affiliated event or special meeting.
- Give a presentation at the conclusion of the internship program to the Executive Leadership Team.
- Attend at least 2 Impact Sessions or shadow at least 2 other city employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; talk; and hear. The incumbent frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close distance color and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Work is performed in a typical office environment subject to working outside of normal working hours to meet critical timelines or to provide support in department emergency response events. While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is subject to multiple interruptions by telephones and walk-ins by employees elected officials and citizens; may be exposed to individuals who are irate or hostile. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Typical business office machinery and equipment include but not limited to personal computer including database program spreadsheet and word processing software printer telephone scanning equipment and copy machine.
Evening or variable hours may be required.Supplemental Information
How to ApplyIn order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:
- An attachedresume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached coverletter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- An attached copy of your unofficial transcript.
- Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
The City of Lake Stevens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race sex age color sexual orientation religion national origin marital status genetic information veterans status disability or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law.There are no limitations to whos a best fit to serve this community. If we contact you for an interview and you need specific accommodations please let us know. Were happy to make the arrangements. Well need to know ten (10) days in advance to make sure we get you situated so call Human Resources at or email Youre also welcome to mail your request to City of Lake Stevens Human Resources P.O. Box 257 Lake Stevens WA 98258.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
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