Intern – Planning and Development (Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

The Intern – Planning and Development assists the Planning and Development Department with various administrative, planning, zoning, permitting, and plan review tasks. This role offers experience in municipal government processes, supporting professional development or fulfilling the internship requirements of their academic program.

Job Description

Overview

The Planning and Development intern (hybrid) will be a multi-disciplined member of the team, supporting a variety of zoning, GIS, community planning, and development code initiatives that contribute to data-driven decision-making, long-range planning efforts, and technical policy review.

The intern will assist in the tracking of milestones and workflow coordination for development code amendments and work closely with the City Arborist to provide technical research on policies such as Article X, the city’s Landscape and Tree Conservation Regulations and the Urban Forest Master Plan.

The intern will also gain hands-on experience working with planners, GIS analysts, and other City departments in key aspects of municipal planning such as project development, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and community meetings, understanding how the merging of quantitative technical analysis and qualitative community input shapes planning recommendations and how the city of Dallas develops.

Essential Functions

1 Under the supervision of senior planning staff, provide assistance on Planning and Development Department projects and tasks that may include providing assistance the timely reviews of land use- and zoning-related applications, permit applications, design plans, city codes and ordinances, and state regulations for development that is consistent with adopted citywide and department policies.

2 Provide support to the planning division in the development of new neighborhood, corridor and area plans.

3 Assist with the preparation for community engagement meetings related to land use and zoning.

4 Provide research and analysis assistance for special planning, zoning or permitting projects as assigned.

5 Conduct research and provide summary analysis of issues related to the codes and ordinances utilized by the Planning and Development Department including the zoning code, subdivision code, and building code.

6 Assist with project file organization and records maintenance in accordance with city policies.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Some technical knowledge in project research and data analysis

2 Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

3 Ability to write clear, concise project summary reports.

4 Critical thinking and strong communication skills (graphic, written, and interpersonal)

5 Ability to take direction and follow-through on project requests.

Experience

None

Licenses and Certifications

None

Education

Currently enrolled in a College or University.

Program Schedule

Academic Year 2026 - 2027 Intern Cohort: August 31, 2026 - May 14, 2027

Salary Range
 

$21.50 - $21.78

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.