DESCRIPTIONTHE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Community Development delivers a wide variety of programs and services to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods. T he department is comprised of five bureaus: B uilding and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing and Neighborhood Services, Planning, and Administrative and Financial Services.
Our staff of more than 200 works tirelessly to serve the community through an array of policies and programs, including land use and development, affordable housing, environment and historic preservation, neighborhood improvement, and construction standards and safety. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in our role to help transform Long Beach into a model urban community that honors its past and embraces the future.
THE POSITION
The Department of Community Development has an immediate opening for an Administrative Intern (Non-Career). This position will support the Planning Bureau which is responsible for the first phase of all private development review through entitlement processing and building permit review . The Planning Bureau also conducts long-range planning related to land use and city priorities, does environmental planning and review, and administers the City’s historic preservation program . The Administrative Intern will gain practical experience in a municipal planning environment and will be exposed to all aspects of the development review process as well as long range planning and policy development .
Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESThis position will:
- Conduct research to support daily planning and development permit center activities such as zoning code research, entitlement history research, and research on local, state and federal land use policies and regulations.
- Provide research and administrative support for planning and development permit center activities such as answering inquiries from the public, drafting written and verbal correspondence, and helping to maintain shared email inboxes.
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data .
- Supports Planning staff with research on proposed development projects.
- Provides research, supports community engagement and s tudies to Advance Planning initiatives such as plan updates, code amendments and policy initiatives .
- Provides assistance to the Current Planning Officer s and Advance Planning Officer, as needed.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Currently enrolled in a graduate program with a major in Political Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Graphic Design, Geology, Geography, Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, or closely related field. (proof required) OR
- Recently graduated from a master's degree program (within one year of application submission. (proof required) .
Required documents, such as transcripts, and degrees, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - 6 months of paid experience or volunteer work in the fields of political science, public administration, public policy, or closely related field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - A valid California Class C Driver License
IDEAL CANDIDATE - Compile, review and evaluate data.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Use Modern English usage.
- Use c omputers and learn related computer software applications and technology.
- C ommunicate effectively verbally and in writing, including appropriate use of grammar and punctuation.
- Learn and/or advance their understanding of basic public sector planning skills and concepts .
SELECTION PROCEDURE SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on
Thursday, June 20th, 2024. To be considered, please submit an online application,
including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.
Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact 562-570-6913.
The City of Long Beach is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact 562-570-6913 .
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Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
