Lake Worth Beach · 2 months ago
INTERN-PLAN ZONE PRESERVATION
City of Lake Worth Beach Florida, Lake Worth, FL, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.92/hr - $16.92/hrThe City of Lake Worth Beach is seeking an intern for their Community Sustainability Department to support comprehensive planning and land development regulations. The role involves assisting with research, report writing, and responding to public inquiries related to planning and zoning initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Researches and prepares reports, documents, and agendas for City officials and other agencies and organizations
Responds to planning inquiries from a variety of internal and external constituents; assists applicants in departmental area of assignment
Assists in rezoning requests, preservation code compliance efforts, land use plan amendments and abandonment of easements
Assists in the preparation of graphic materials including, but not limited to, forms, maps, brochures, flyers and presentations
Performs fieldwork and research in support of current preservation and comprehensive planning efforts
Collects and analyzes data, conducts site visits, and assists higher level employees with projects as requested
Assists in reviewing and making recommendations for building permit applications and occupational licenses
Assists with minor planned development amendments
May operate independently on simple/basic zoning matters
Assists with Land File Maintenance
Reviews and approves Business Tax Receipts and Use and Occupancy Certificates
Qualification
Required
College level studies in urban or regional planning, public administration, architecture, historic preservation, or a directly related field
Some experience in a planning office; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
Knowledge of department policies and procedures for the preparation, production and maintenance of reports, documentation and records
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local planning, zoning, and land use regulations, standards, and requirements governing the work
Basic knowledge of the principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques utilized in municipal zoning, planning, and land development planning
Basic knowledge of historic preservation
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department/organization specific software
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to measure and perform mathematical computations applicable to the work
Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service
Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met
Ability to photograph and research planning related information and documents
Ability to make sound assessments and recommendations based on research
Ability to correctly interpret and efficiently implement all applicable policies and procedures
Ability to use reasoning skills that minimize duplication of efforts, including but not limited to comparing, classifying, analyzing and coordinating
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, and diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Company
Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach is a coastal city of 7 square miles, located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Founded in 1913
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase