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Story County · 5 days ago

Planning Intern

Nevada, IA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Story County is seeking a Planning Intern to assist the Planning and Development Department with a variety of professional planning tasks. The role involves supporting development case reviews, permit processing, zoning administration, and conducting property research.

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Responsibilities

Assists with development case reviews, staff reports, and research

Assists with work program assignments and memos

Assists with research on development cases

Assists with property research reviews, written findings, and research

Assists with zoning permit application review

Assists with inquiries relating to specific properties

May present information to Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Board of Supervisors

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Zoning ordinances knowledgeLand use planning principlesGIS technologyResearch skillsReport writingComputer skillsCommunication skills

Required

Cover Letter, Resume, and a Writing Sample are required

Enrolled in an accredited college or university with a minimum of two semesters working towards a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Community and Regional Planning or a closely related field

Knowledge of zoning ordinances and comprehensive planning

Knowledge of land use planning principles

Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs

Skill in communicating complex ideas both orally and in writing

Skill in researching, developing, and presenting detailed reports

Skill in communicating with the general public

Skill in the use of GIS technology