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NO TICE OF INTERNSHIP <br /> <br />Position Title:: <br /> <br />Planning Intern <br /> <br />Department: <br /> <br />Planning Department <br /> <br />FLSA Status: <br /> <br />{X} Non-Exempt <br /> <br />Employment Status: Temporary Full Time Position <br /> <br />Summa~ Description: <br /> <br />Assist with ongoing responsibilities of the Planning Department, particularly in the <br />areas of planning, zoning and urban design. The intern will perform a variety of <br />functions including, but not limited to, assisting the public with general planning <br />and zoning questions, conducting surveys, field work inspecting status of <br />development projects and other special design projects. The intern will also review <br />planning applications and prepare written report of the issues for Planning <br />Commission and City Council consideration. <br /> <br />This position will also contribute to landscape/design work on city projects. <br />Examples may include various streetscape designs, park development plans, <br />marketing drawings for economic development and graphic drawings for the zoning <br />ordinance. <br /> <br />Knowledge, Skills and Abilities <br /> <br />Experience and/or education in planning and/or landscape architecture with an <br />understanding of land use and zoning principles, and analysis of public policies and <br />issues. Good oral and written communication skills to work with residents, other <br />city staff and city advisory committees. Understanding of personal computer <br />software applications, graphic presentations, mapping, and word processing <br />abilities is a plus. <br /> <br />Education <br /> <br />Bachelor's degree in City Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field. <br />Graduate student or Master's degree preferred. <br /> <br />If interested please send resume and cover letter to: Steve Ach, City <br />Planner- City of Elk River, P.O. Box 490, 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk <br />River, MN 55330 <br /> <br /> <br />