Intern-Community Development

About the role

The Director of Community Development oversees the Community Development Intern who performs a variety of tasks as requested.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and prepares detailed staff reports for the City Planning Commission, EDA, and City Council.
• Presents information verbally to the City Planning Commission, EDA and City Council.
• Undertakes planning and other studies as requested by professional staff members.
• Conducts site inspections.
• Enforces the City sign ordinance.
• Independent review and summary of local, state, and federal planning guidance.
• Attends and assists public outreach and general stakeholder education events as needed (virtual and in-person).
• Communicates effectively with other departments.

Qualifications

• Reviews draft study components from a variety of separate and concurrent transportation studies and plans.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Takes part in Site Plan Review Committee meetings.
• Delivers packets to City Council members.
• Affords assistance at City Council meetings.
• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Communicates with Internally – Community Development, Finance, 311 Customer Service, and other City of Mankato employees, planning commission, heritage preservation commission, and site plan review committee.
• Communicates Externally – Building contractors, commercial and residential property owners, community members.

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Must have the mobility to inspect construction sites.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background examination.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data.