Planning Intern

About the Position

The City of Las Vegas is accepting resumes for STUDENT INTERNS with the Comprehensive Planning and Historic Preservation sections of the Community Development Department. These are hourly positions where students can work up to an average of 19 hours per week while having flexible work hours to accommodate class schedule.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENTLY ENROLLED FULL TIME STUDENTS.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS:

When assigned to Comprehensive Planning:

• Creates and prepares computer-generated and manually produced maps.

• Reads and interprets data from a variety of sources; transfers information to various reference maps.

• Collects, records and summarizes technical data; prepares basic reports.

• Assists in preparing documents for projects, meetings, and presentations.

• Assists a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files; performs a variety of record keeping, filing, indexing, and other general clerical work.

When assigned to Historic Preservation:

• Researches, reads and interprets data from a variety of sources; transfers information to various documents, including gathering historical data for inclusion into reports, regularly scanning media sources for stories related to historic preservation in Nevada, utilizing digitized archival resources to locate and identify historic images and documents.

• Collects, records, and summarizes data related to history and historic preservation, prepares basic reports.

• Assists with the planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing activities and events associated with history and historic preservation.

• Assists in preparing documents for projects, meetings and presentations.

• Assists with a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files, performs a variety of record keeping, filing, indexing, and other general clerical work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

When assigned to Comprehensive Planning:

Undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies, Engineering, Sociology, Historic Preservation or a related field.

Must have a 3.0 GPA.

Students must attach an unofficial copy of their transcripts and resume to their application.

When assigned to Historic Preservation:

Undergraduate or graduate student majoring in History, Historic Preservation, Social Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies, Anthropology or a related field.

Knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, desirable but not required

Must have 3.0 GPA

Students must attach a writing sample, an unofficial copy of their transcripts, and a resume to their application.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Core Workforce Competencies:

Professionalism

• Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful, and positive.

Effective Communication

• Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus

• Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability

• Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving

• Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions, and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships

• Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise

• Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill, and ability in a technical (job) area.

SELECTION PROCESS:Final candidate selection may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, andmay berequired to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements of the job." Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

NOTE: Eligible applicants will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if moving forward to the interview process. If you are not contacted, your application will remain active for a period of four (4) months.