Land Development Planning Intern

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Assist the planning administrators in research and review of professional literature, gathering of historic data, and spatial analysis. Identify and research facts and development trends that provides the basis for potential Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code text amendments.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Performs independently a varied scope of planning work preparing research, maps, charts, data and reports related to countywide development studies and projects.
• May conduct field surveys to secure any necessary planning data
• Attend and report on planning related meeting information and research.
• May confer with municipal, county and other related agency/resource officials, and the public.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Skilled in the use of personal computers, Microsoft-Office and Geographic Information System software (GIS) software applications. Possess ability to collect, compile and prepare information and reports. Ability to effectively communicate oral and written instructions/directions. Skillful in research, reporting, writing, communications, and public speaking. Knowledge of planning and planning concepts as well as ability to utilize personal computers and Division software. Ability to concentrate on detail and sequential work tasks. Ability to see, sit for long periods, bend, stoop. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to complete and maintain records, reports and files. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials and the public. Ability to work with people or alone as circumstances require. Ability to receive instructions and work independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Current enrollment at an accredited college or university in a Graduate or Bachelor’s program with major coursework in Planning or related field including Urban Studies, Economics, Geography or a related field.
Must possess a valid driver’s license or be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment and pass a background screen.

SPECIAL PREFERENCE

None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

We prefer students interested in planning careers and majoring in urban planning, geography, or GIS.

Those interested can apply using the following link: https://fa-eqpz-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/1773/?