Upson County, GA – Internship

Upson County, Georgia announces the opening of its 2021 Planning internship position, which will be considered to be a staff member of the Building and Zoning Department (B&ZD). Applications with resumes and a cover letter are now being accepted. The position is open to college students currently enrolled in accredited graduate urban and regional planning and public administration programs. Enrolled undergraduate students, studying in those disciplines, who possess exceptional skills and/or experience, may be considered. This is a paid, full time (40 hrs/wk) position for twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks, depending upon the availability of the student intern. The 12-16 week employment period shall fall between May 3 and September 1, 2021. The position is open until filled.

The intern will be under the direct supervision of the Director of Building and Zoning, a career Planner, who served as an intern himself and supervised intern programs for six years. The successful internship candidate will become an employee of Upson County, Georgia. Partial funding for this position is from a Kundell Environmental Grant from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Civic Affairs Foundation, Inc. Due to that funding, certain reporting and availability requirements must be fulfilled and two deliverables must be provided by the end of the internship – a first draft, riverine corridors overlay district and wellhead protection ordinance and a first draft of group homes and reasonable accommodation zoning ordinance amendments. The intern will also assist with the day-to-day operations of the B&ZD and perform other duties as assigned. Covid-19 circumstances may alter the grant-related portion of this internship.

The B&ZD offices are located at 305 S. Hightower Street, Suite D-100, Thomaston, Georgia 30286 in the Thomaston-Upson County Government Complex, the former, repurposed, R.E. Lee Institute buildings. The intern position has its own dedicated work space, computer and phone. It is the intention of Upson County to provide the successful candidate with a rich educational experience, while benefitting Upson County with enhanced skills and staffing in those areas of responsibility of the B&ZD.

For a complete job description and job application, please contact the Building and Zoning Department at 706/647-1297 or find the materials on the county’s website.

The position will be open until filled. First evaluation is expected to be around April 16.