Planning Intern

Introduction

Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.

POSITION INFORMATION

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Placer County Planning Services is seeking a motivated intern to support the Long-Range Planning (LRP) team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planning projects, including contributing to the General Plan Update.

The most qualified candidates are students majoring in land use and community planning, or other related fields. Candidates should demonstrate interest in urban and regional planning, have strong writing skills and attention to detail, and a proactive, organized, and collaborative approach to work. Hybrid remote schedules may be available.

All students or recent graduates (up to 1 year after graduation) will be considered for Planning Student Intern, but students with the following majors/degrees are desirable:

• Geography
• Urban Planning
• GIS
• Public Policy
• Architecture
• Sustainable Design
• City & Regional Planning
• Community Development
• Environmental Planning
• Related or similar degrees

As a Planning Student Intern, you can expect to assist County staff with the following tasks:

• General Plan Update, Placer Legacy, Sustainability Plan, and other ongoing LRP projects
• Conduct research on planning policies and regulations
• Support coordination efforts for community engagement and stakeholder meetings
• Data acquisition and organization
• Develop flyers, brochures, and other materials for public information purposes
• Update and maintain County websites

The Long-Range Planning (LRP) team is looking for interns with certain knowledge and skills. If you have any of the following, you are encouraged to apply:

• Microsoft Suite with special emphasis on Excel
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Flexibility and desire to work on varying planning projects

To be eligible for this internship, you must fall into one of these three categories:

1. Current Undergraduate College/University Student

a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university program.

b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

2. Recent College Graduate - up to 1 year after graduation

a. Recent graduate must submit proof of graduation (diploma, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

3. Current Graduate College/University Student

a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.

b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

To apply for a Student Intern assignment, please submit an application and complete the supplemental questionnaire indicating the department(s) that you are interested in and outlining your goal(s) for the internship. Please submit your resume and proof of eligibility (unofficial transcripts, current class schedule, confirmation of enrollment, etc.) with your application.

The Student Intern is unclassified and assignments are extra help/temporary compensated at an hourly rate of $16.87 - $21.07 per hour (specialized skillsets may be paid at the higher end of the range). Work hours are limited to no more than 28 hours per week and cannot exceed a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lindsay Baer, Administrative Technician, at lbaer@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4667.

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

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