Job Description

City of Olathe

Olathe,KSUnited States

How to Apply

Are you passionate about shaping the future of communities through urban planning? The City of Olathe is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of urban planning while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the City of Olathe.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

• Prepare reports using statistics, charts, graphs to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, neighborhoods, housing or zoning.
• Inspect sites and review minor development plan applications, street tree and landscape plans.
• Research and compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, and investigations for use in reports and special projects.
• Serve as liaison between committees, departments and outside agencies.
• Participate in and support team planning efforts.
• Assist planning staff with community engagement and outreach.
• Present reports at public meetings.
• Perform clerical duties such as composing, typing and proofreading documents, scheduling appointments and meetings, handling mail and posting public notices.
• Process zoning, project permits and applications.
• Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.
• Provide customer assistance/information.

Experience & Qualification Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Experience: Possess strong organizational skills. Familiar with computer software such as MS-Word, Excel, and other related computer applications.
• Education: Course work in Urban and Regional Planning preferred or a related field.
• License: Requires a valid driver's license with a favorable driving record.

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