Student Intern

Job Summary

The Berkeley County Planning and Zoning Department is seeking undergraduate or graduate student candidates for a paid internship opportunity for the current academic year. Candidates are required to be enrolled in Urban Studies, City/Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Architecture, or related degree programs.

About the Role

Interns will gain experience in land use planning, the Comprehensive Planning process, ArcGIS, research, and writing, while also obtaining exposure to the structure of local government and decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Aid with public meetings preparation and facilitation.
• Support research related to the One Berkeley 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update and zoning ordinance amendments.
• Attend technical plans review meetings to gain exposure to the review processes.
• Participate in site visits/inspections under staff supervision.
• Assist with technical plans reviews for compliance to applicable standards.
• Field citizen inquiries and disseminate general zoning information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled and attending college.

Special Requirements

• Departmental testing may be administered during interview.
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with ArcGIS is preferable.

Physical Demands

• Sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Use mental acuity and repetitive motion.
• Walk, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus required.

Work Conditions

• The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment.
• Hours will vary depending on the assignment.
• Hours are flexible and attendance at evening meetings is optional but encouraged to gain exposure.

Note: 01 Are you currently enrolled and attending school? YesNo Required Question