Performs entry level-work under the direction of the Executive Director of Development Services. This position performs professional permitting and planning work related to current development, plan review, and inspections. Work involves assistance with permit review and research regarding special projects and/or other issues important to the long-range and current needs of the Department. Exposure to a wide range of entry and higher level permitting, planning and related activities can be expected within Development Services. Works under moderate supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position is temporary part-time up to 29 hours weekly and onsite.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Provides support to the Development Services team. Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various projects. Participates in site inspections and preconstruction meetings. Conducts basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service. Depending on schedule, intern may also assist or participate in public meetings, committees, or seminars. Conducts comparative/benchmark research on City Ordinances. Performs preliminary reviews for applications such as site development, subdivision, and building permits. Provides technical assistance to the Executive Director of Development Services and other staff members as needed. Maintains and updates applications, checklists, standard comment lists, and routine reports, etc. Performs related duties as assigned. R equired Education and Experience: Current enrollment in an accredited college or university for a bachelor's or master's degree program in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, or related field. Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and/or basic database software. Skill and Ability to: have strong interest in or familiarity with planning as it relates to municipal government and comprehend and interpret technical manuals and ordinances; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; assimilate information of varying types from a wide range of sources; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication and technical writing; create and interpret maps; maintain a large database of information; operate a computer or similar using standard word processing, spreadsheet, data inquiry, graphics and presentation software, email and calendaring, and planning and zoning software, including geographic information systems (GIS); work in a fast paced environment and be detail oriented.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon: Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements. Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. * Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25. *The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at or . Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (TTY/TDD).
