ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN (NON-CAREER)

DESCRIPTION

THE 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. The department is comprised of five bureaus: Building 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 Advance Planning Administrative Intern will gain practical experience in a municipal planning environment and will be exposed to all major aspects of the development review process while focusing on 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 DUTIES

The Position will:

• Performs analysis to help improve the operational efficiency of the Planning Bureau;
• Assist with collecting, compiling and analyzing statistical and technical data related to division activities.
• Supports Planning staff with research on proposed projects;
• Studies Advance Planning initiatives;
• Provides assistance to the Current Planning Officer and Advance Planning Officer, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have the following skill and abilities:

• 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 computers and learn related computer software applications and technology.
• Communicate 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.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Current enrolled in an Associate of Arts program or enrollment in a bachelor’s degree 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. Includes recent high school graduates enrolled in college for the fall semester. (PROOF IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION)
  

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.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. To be considered, applicants must complete the online application and submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. 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. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7915.

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 is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7915.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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