Planning Intern

Job Description:

Planning Intern

Description

If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

Employment Type
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Job Summary

This position offers an hourly wage of between $18.50-$23.50 based on education and experience.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of communities through urban planning? The City of Olathe is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of urban planning while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the City of Olathe.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

• Prepare reports using statistics, charts, graphs to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, neighborhoods, housing or zoning.
• Inspect sites and review minor development plan applications, street tree and landscape plans.
• Research and compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, and investigations for use in reports and special projects.
• Serve as liaison between committees, departments and outside agencies.
• Participate in and support team planning efforts.
• Assist planning staff with community engagement and outreach.
• Present reports at public meetings.
• Perform clerical duties such as composing, typing and proofreading documents, scheduling appointments and meetings, handling mail and posting public notices.
• Process zoning, project permits and applications.
• Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.
• Provide customer assistance/information.

Experience & Qualification Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: Possess strong organizational skills. Familiar with computer software such as MS-Word, Excel, and other related computer applications.

Education: Course work in Urban and Regional Planning preferred or a related field.

License: Requires a valid driver's license with a favorable driving record.