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Description
The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Planning Intern .
- Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
- This is a non-benefited casual position.
A complete application is required.
THE POSITION
The Community Development and Transportation Department (CDT) is seeking a value-driven team player to fill the position of Planning Intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic college level student seeking broad experience within a dynamic City Planning Division. The Planning Division of the Community Development and Transportation Department administers City Council policies contained in the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other plans and ordinances. In addition, the Division establishes new and amended rules governing land use and urban design for adoption by City Council from the platform of the General Plan. The Division provides staff, professional service, and administrative support relating to the development, improvement, and preservation of affordable housing opportunities.
The Planning Intern will assist with a number of projects and efforts throughout the Division, which may include:
- Shadowing and assisting Planning staff during counter hours
- Maintaining a database of Planning permit records and files to serve an online permit viewing tool;
- Conducting research for various strategic planning studies that could include: Central Redwood City Master Plan, an Accessory Dwelling Unit Showcase, and Historic Preservation Ordinance;
- Investigating opportunities for increasing public involvement in Planning Division activities;
- Investigating opportunities for new methods of communicating with the public using social media, videos, and newsletters
- Preparing updates to documents, forms, handouts and other materials;
- Other appropriate tasks as needed.
For questions about the position or schedule, please contact James Dotson via email at jdotson@redwoodcity.org
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a student currently enrolled in a community college or university and studying urban planning, urban design, environmental studies, or similar discipline. The candidate should enjoy working with a variety of City staff and the public. The candidate should be comfortable with asking questions and using this opportunity to experience how a City Planning Division functions. The ability to continue beyond the summer session in a limited capacity is strongly preferred.
Benefits
The successful candidate will enjoy the following benefits:
- This is a non-benefited casual position.
- Casual employees may not work more than 1000 hours per year.
- Casual employees will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law.
Special Instructions
This recruitment is opened and continuous until filled with a first review of applications on April 22, 2024. We strongly encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and selections can be made at any time during the recruitment process.