Department Intern - Metropolitan Area Planning Department
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Kansas City, KS | United States
Job description
Salary: $13.26 - $18.73 Hourly
Location : KS 67202, KS
Job Type: Limited Full-time
Job Number: Dept Intern - MAPD
Department: Metropolitan Area Planning
Division: MAPD Administration
Opening Date: 02/01/2024
Closing Date: 3/10/2024 11:59 PM Central
Distinguishing Features of Work The Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Department is looking for an intern who will assist the Planning Division on a variety of assignments to support current development and long-range planning projects. The successful candidate should be customer service oriented, friendly, professional, an outstanding multi-tasker, excellent communicator, organized and an independent worker.
This is advanced clerical to paraprofessional work performed in the office, field or laboratory. Work is assigned based on the employee's level of education. Work is directed and reviewed by a professional supervisor.
THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION ( NO BENEFITS) The day and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation Examples of Work Performed - Performs intern-level work assigned by the department.
- Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work • Level of knowledge appropriate to the work being assigned.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
• Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as 20 characters per inch
• May require ability to research, analyze, summarize and report findings
• May require ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• May require ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, construction and windy conditions
• May require ability to cover uneven terrain, go up and down stairs, and otherwise maneuver around construction sites
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and/or the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements for the specific internship assignment
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training - Qualified candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Preference will be given to candidates currently enrolled in college, with a focus on Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, or Public Policy.
- A current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Limited positions are not eligible for benefits.
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I am currently enrolled in an undergradudate or graduate program at a College or University:
02
(MAPD) The following verifies my undergraduate or graduate program education focus:
- Planning
- Architecture
- Geography
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- My undergraduate or graduate program education focus is not in any of the above
- I am not currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
03
Please explain why you are interested in a career in Planning
04
My cumulative college GPA is in the following range...
- 1.0 or less
- 1.1 to 1.9
- 2.0 to 2.9
- 3.0 to 3.9
- 4.0 or higher
05
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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