Student Intern-Planning Division

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Orange County Planning Division is currently seeking a Student Intern who demonstrates a high level of motivation and the ability to balance on-going educational responsibilities with a variety of entry-level planning duties. Selected candidates will have a unique opportunity to learn about and be exposed to Orange County’s new Smart Growth and Sustainable “Vision 2050” Comprehensive Plan and “Orange Code” – a new form-based code that implements our new and innovative development framework. All work will be performed under the direction of a Manager or Chief Planner, with many opportunities to shadow or work with other staff professionals.

Job Description

Representative Duties

• Performs supportive research for on-going work program initiatives
• Conducts initial development application sufficiency reviews
• Prepares project-related graphics and maps using ArcGIS software
• Provides “Planner-of-the-Day” (POD) customer assistance; and
• Participates in meetings with stakeholders, special interest groups, homeowner associations, developers, and the general public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, or similar field of study.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with ArcGIS and/or AutoCad experience preferred.
• Must have strong organizational skills, be reliable, detail oriented, and capable of taking initiative.
  
  
  

Application Deadline

Open Date: 03/14/2025

Close Date: 03/30/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 406 - From $15.61 to $16.65

FLSA Status:

Placement based on Education and Experience

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

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Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.