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Shawano
County, WI
Planning
and Development Department
Summer
Planning Intern
SUMMARY: This is a limited term employee (LTE)
position for up to 13 consecutive weeks during the summer break term of
2008. Under direction of the Shawano County Planner, this position is
responsible to: assist the County and the 24 local municipalities
participating in the Shawano Area Comprehensive Planning Project with
implementation of their adopted comprehensive plans.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties may
include, but are not limited, to the following:
 | Conduct ordinance research on potential
methods to aid implementation of community comprehensive plans. |
| Prepare a report documenting said research.
The report may include model ordinances that facilitate
implementation of local comprehensive plans, educational materials
to aid local officials in understanding implementation
methodologies, and a timeline indicating percentage of
implementation which as occurred within each jurisdiction. |
| Assist Planning staff with the remainder of
the Shawano County Comprehensive Plan public participation
activities, including public information sessions to review draft
county comprehensive plan. |
| Provide regular reports on project progress to
the County Planner and the Planning, Development and Zoning
Committee. |
| Provide day-to-day administrative and
technical support to staff. |
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
| Currently enrolled in an accredited college or
university with at least two years of experience towards a degree in
Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public
Administration, or related field. |
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
| Must be a self starter who is able to work
independently with very little direction. |
| Knowledge of basic principals and practices of
land use planning and techniques used to research, formulate, and
implement planning programs. |
| Ability to analyze and interpret requirements
of local, State and Federal legislation |
| Use of basic office computer software
applications (Windows XP and Microsoft Office products). |
| Ability to maintain effective positive working
relationships with employees, elected officials, and the general
public. |
| Must be able to maintain a timeline and meet
deadlines without exception. |
| Ability to maintain accurate and complete
records and prepare clear and detailed reports. |
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
| Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s
License. |
COMPENSATION
| This position is currently paid at the wage of
$12.00 per hour. |
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