Building Safety Intern

Job Description

The Planning and Development department is seeking an intern for its Building Safety team! The Planning and Development Building Safety Intern works in the City of Raleigh Planning and Development Department. The Intern is a temporary hourly employee of the City of Raleigh. This is a term position without benefits.

Strong applicants will: 

• Be motivated and dependable.
• Have an interest in public business processes.
• Be comfortable interacting with other governmental agencies and the public.
• Have experience preparing presentations.
• Have good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be familiar with various data analytics platforms.
• Have the ability to juggle multiple assignments.
• Have flexibility to assist during evening or weekend hours (as needed)

Through a combination of workshops, mentorship, hands-on projects, and networking opportunities, the intern will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various roles within the public sector. Students will work closely with experienced municipal government professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop valuable skills in public administration. The intern experience includes a staff mentor and broad exposure to a wide range of public planning-related processes, including governing body, board/commission, and internal departmental meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist staff with business data compilation, analytics, process reporting, and presentation development for a variety of projects related to development permits and inspections.
• Business documentation, data compilation and analytics, conducting research, participating in brainstorming sessions, engaging the public, and assisting with outreach.
• The primary project will involve comparative metrics from both regional and national inspection jurisdictions to assist in work volume management.

Typical Qualifications

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and a student in good academic standing. Preference for students enrolled in a program leading to a degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, or Communications. No previous office experience is required. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong writing skill and working knowledge of Office Suite software.

View the full job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4436121/building-safety-intern