PT Planning Intern Planning Division

PLANNING INTERN

Department: Community and Economic Development

Division: Planning

Rate of pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

Work hours: This is a part-time position. Must be available to work flexible hours up to 29 hours per week.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Planning Intern assists full-time land use planners in creating and modifying land use plans in evaluating land use proposals and in engaging with the public. The intern gains valuable on-the-job experience to support their post-high school training in land use planning or related fields.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with public outreach in planning such as creating and distributing notices newsletters website information and e-mails arranging attending and supporting public meetings creating and compiling surveys and maintaining contact lists.
• Compile data on land uses population demographics trends and other land use information.
• Conduct field surveys of land uses.
• Research and report on a variety of planning related topics.
• Develop maps graphics posters brochures and other communications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years post-high school education
• Enrollment in a college university or technical school program leading to a bachelors or advanced degree in land use planning geography architecture sustainability landscape architecture or closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts of city and regional planning through post-high school instruction
• Report writing techniques
• Modern office methods practices and procedures including use of computers. Understanding of various computer graphic systems or GIS helpful

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally
• Analyze and compile technical and statistical information into reports
• Use computers to compile and convey written and graphic information
• Take direction and follow through on expectations
• Operate a vehicle and have a valid drivers license

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is in both an office environment and the office environment noise and temperature levels are moderate. Work in the outdoor environment may include exposure to varied temperatures and weather conditions.
• This work requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
• Must possess the visual ability to see clearly at close (less than 20 inches) and far (20 feet or more) distances and judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Additionally the following physical abilities are required: standing walking sitting using hands and fingers to handle or feel reaching with hands and arms stooping kneeling crouching talking and hearing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Utah drivers license within one month.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Online applications will be accepted at until Monday October 27 2025. If you do not have access to a computer you may come to the Ogden City Human Resources office located at 2549 Washington Blvd. Suite 220 Ogden UT 84401 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All applications/resumes will be evaluated and ranked based on relevant education and experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE - AA/EOE/ADAAA - October 13 2025

Required Experience:

Intern