Intern - Code & Planning Department

The Code & Planning Intern will assist Pine Township in the development of a Township Comprehensive Plan that prioritizes projects and goals for the next 10 years related to transportation, parks & recreation, environmental sustainability & preservation, housing & affordability, economic development, land use and communications. The intern will have exposure to grand funding, budgeting, public speaking, technical writing and website development. Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include but are not limited to the following job functions. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all tasks and duties performed by positions in this class.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Assist with community engagement activities and implementing creative engagement strategies
• Assist in project evaluation and prioritization
• Assist in completing project and application evaluations from 2016-2024
• Attend public meetings, stakeholder meetings, and community events as needed
• Participate in meetings and sessions with staff and planning consultant
• Property File Scanning:
• Review, scan, and save property files into Laserfiche software for accurate documentation of inspections.
• Work with the Director of Code & Planning and Code Support Assistant to coordinate document filing
• Additional Planning Opportunities:
• Assist in growing and educating residents about existing and upcoming environmental programs and initiatives
• Attend Planning Commission, Environmental Advisory Council, Zoning Hearing Board, and Board of Supervisors meetings
• Visit land development job sites
• Shadow code enforcement inspections
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned
  
  

Competencies, Abilities and Additional Skills:

• Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Be willing to go above and beyond as a resource to others.
• Collaborative, inclusive and independent team player with reliability and trustworthiness.
• Take initiative and accountability for results.
• Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with all Township employees and general public.
• Exercise good judgement, composure and courtesy when dealing with any matter relating to employees and general public.
• Effective verbal/written communication, organizational, prioritization and time management.
• Planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, database systems, and ability to learn new software.
• Respectful and responsible with Township owned equipment.
• Adapt to changing work situations or assignments.
• Report all safety concerns and operating issues to the assigned Department Head.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines and report any problems, operational issues, facility needs and feedback.
• Attend company meetings and educational seminars.
  
  

Requirements:

• Actively enrolled with institutional study for Bachelors or Masters Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Services, Engineering, Political Science, Government or other related fields.
• 0-1 year of experience in related field.
• Child Abuse Clearances as required by State of Pennsylvania.
  
  

Physical, Visual, Environmental &Mental Demands:The physical demands described herein represent those an employee must meet to perform this position's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly and frequently required to stand, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, stop and talk; read; hear; use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and feel for operating equipment; reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds. The specific vision abilities required for this position include close, distance, and peripheral vision abilities. The noise level in this position ranges from moderate to loud. Exposure to outdoor seasonal elements, related temperatures and direct sunlight. Driving an automobile with assignment location change.Visual Demands: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals.Environmental Factors: Tasks may require exposure to such environmental conditions as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret situations; read and interpret information and documents, analyze, assess, and report work assignment difficulties; use math and complete simple mathematical tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with Township officials, employees, and the public.The Township of Pine 'The Township' is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Township will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.