What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Intern position at City of Brooklyn Park, MN?
The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota's sixth largest municipality, is seeking applicants for a Planning intern within the Community Development Department. These positions provide a great opportunity to work with a motivated and active staff to learn how development and redevelopment is done in a large suburban city.
This position provides a great opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects and activities that promote development in this diverse, growing city. The Intern will experience a variety of community development projects that will prepare him/her for future employment in local government planning. The work can vary based on the intern's particular interests, including various aspects of planning, research and analysis, development review, transportation planning, policy and ordinance changes, and urban design.
Undergraduate or graduate level studies in community development, urban and regional planning, urban affairs, public administration, environmental policy, architecture or related field
Experience
Experience with Microsoft Office programs and applications
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.Â
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision, Values and Goals Â
Resume Requested: Â Please attach your resume to your online application before submitting your application for consideration.
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Department/Division:Â Community Development Department/Planning and Development
Anticipated Hiring Wage: Â $19.00 Hourly
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Start Date: Â Early June; flexible starting date may be available
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We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women.  If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at humanresources@brooklynpark.org.
This position provides a great opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects and activities that promote development in this diverse, growing city. The Intern will experience a variety of community development projects that will prepare him/her for future employment in local government planning. The work can vary based on the intern's particular interests, including various aspects of planning, research and analysis, development review, transportation planning, policy and ordinance changes, and urban design.
- Participate in various projects within the Planning Division as needed and per the interest of the intern
- Provide customer service by responding to resident requests for zoning information
- Assist with review of development proposals
- Process data entry
- Assist with landscaping checks for new home or business constructionÂ
- Research zoning codes
- Attend evening Planning Commission meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Undergraduate or graduate level studies in community development, urban and regional planning, urban affairs, public administration, environmental policy, architecture or related field
Experience
Experience with Microsoft Office programs and applications
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment
- Ability to clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate, specifically in written formats
- Ability to conduct research and apply organizational and analytical skills
- Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectations
- Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement
- Graduate level studies in community development, urban and regional planning, urban affairs, public administration, environmental policy, architecture or related field
- ArcMap GIS experience
- Adobe Indesign experience
- Current involvement in community development or civic organizations and activities
- Experience working with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.Â
- Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Â Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City's Alternative Work Arrangement policy.Â
- Monday-Friday, normal office hours
- This is a non-exempt, non-union, six- (6) month, temporary internship position that will work a minimum of 20 hours per week up to 40 hours per week, subject to a flexible schedule with occasional evening meeting attendance
- Office environment; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, frequent interruptions
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision, Values and Goals Â
Resume Requested: Â Please attach your resume to your online application before submitting your application for consideration.
Â
Department/Division:Â Community Development Department/Planning and Development
Anticipated Hiring Wage: Â $19.00 Hourly
Â
Start Date: Â Early June; flexible starting date may be available
Â
We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women.  If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at humanresources@brooklynpark.org.
Salary : $19
