Intern - Planning

POSITION TITLE : Intern - Planning (Hourly)

REQUISITION # : req7990

DEPARTMENT : Natural Areas

LOCATION : NIX SITE OFFICE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY : Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Part-Time Hourly

HOURLY RATE : $17.00 - 20.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS : Application deadline is 3 : 00 p.m. MT on 2 / 27 / 2025 .

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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SUMMARY : The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas is seeking to add a Planning Intern to our dynamic and community-focused Planning and Special Projects (PSP) team. This part-time (32hrs / wk), temporary (approximately May through September) Planning intern will complete a variety of planning support tasks to assist the PSP team with both office and field duties. These duties will include work on visitor use surveying, community outreach, ecological conditions monitoring, and equity and inclusion initiatives. Work on these efforts supports the broader City mission to foster a thriving and engaged community. This position will be well suited to an individual who is interested in natural resources planning, engaging diverse audiences, outdoor recreation, and ecological restoration.

The Planning Technician will also have the opportunity to complete shadowing with other branches of the Natural Areas Department including, but not limited to, Ecological Management, Public Engagement, Rangers, and Trails and Visitor Amenities. These opportunities will be designed to introduce the technician to the wide variety of career opportunities that can be found within the natural resources field at a local governmental agency.

This position is 50% in the office, 50% in the field. Applicants must have the ability to work a flexible work schedule, including hours of the day and weekends. The office is located at the Natural Areas buildings at Nix Farm in Fort Collins. This position does not provide insurance or retirement benefits.

The City of Fort Collins is an organization that supports equity for all. We acknowledge the role of local government in helping create systems of oppression and racism and are committed to dismantling those same systems in pursuit of racial justice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the potential primary functions based on the specialization of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Conducts visitor use intercept surveys in the field on randomly selected days, including weekends, at various natural areas.
• Populates and maintains a detailed database of visitor use information.
• Collects bathymetry data on natural area ponds via self-propelled watercraft.
• Assists in the development of a GIS database of pond related data.
• Develops night sky monitoring protocol for volunteers.
• Assist with refining Natural Areas accessibility guidelines based on community feedback.
• Supports planning and delivering outreach activities and events for diverse audiences including presentations, events, workshops, classes, and business outreach.
• Attends and contributes to various staff meetings.
• Is an ambassador for the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department by communicating the City's goals, management philosophies, and key messages.
• Uses appropriate safety practices.
• Maintains equipment and inventory and prepares supplies for events.
• Meets deadlines and uses time, materials, and resources efficiently and cost-effectively.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSABILITIES : This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

City Competencies

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required or preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

TRAINING PROVIDED : Individualsare not expected to come into the position with all knowledge, skills, andabilities needed to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Ifneeded, training on the follow can be provided. List is not meant to be allinclusive.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE : Associate'sor bachelor's degree from an accredited two orfour-year college or university in human dimensions of natural resources, environmentalscience, urban planning, GIS, forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources, orrelated field preferred. College level juniors or seniors will be consideredwho demonstrate work or volunteer experience related to the natural resourcesfield.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Valid driver's license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, oftenon uneven or varied terrain; lift, carry, move, or position items up to 50lbs.; work outside in a variety of weather conditions including moderate coldor moderate heat; sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work will occur both indoors and out. The outdoorcomponent will occur in varying weather conditions. Conditions may, at times,be severe. This position will require work outside of normal business hours,including weekends.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and / or Recreational Marijuana Use :

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT (MVR) REQUIRED.

Note : Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

Salary : $17 - $20