Planning Intern

Under the direction of the Assistant City Planner, the Planning Intern will assist with special projects in the Community Development Department, with the primary focus being on the Citywide Comprehensive Plan update.

This is a temporary position, 10-15 hours per week, lasting approximately 4 months.  

1. Assists with planning projects in the Community Development Department.
2. Assisting with the facilitation of public meetings and other engagement events
3. Drafting communications and organizing outreach activities
4. Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
5. Assist with projects for Plan Commission and other city committees
6. Administrative assistance, including but not limited to taking notes during meetings, drafting documents, and compiling engagement data.
7. Attending special outreach activities as required.
8. Performs related duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)
• Undergraduate degree in or enrollment of studies in planning, natural resources, architecture, GIS, urban studies, sustainability, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance
• Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
• Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
• Must be able to react to change productivity and handle other tasks as assigned.

Physical and Working Environment

Ability to work under safe and comfortable office conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.

IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application.  Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.

When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses.  References will not be contacted unless a candidate becomes a finalist for consideration or a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone (715) 261-6630 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.

If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act

The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.