Planning and Community Development Intern

JOB Recruitment is now open for the opportunity to become a Planning & Community Development Intern at the City of Lake Stevens!The Planning and Community Development Department (PCD) maintains a robust long-range work program to ensure the city’s ordinances remain compliant with state regulations. The city has several long-range projects for 2026. First is to complete the required to update its critical areas regulations by December 31, 2025; this deadline has been carried over into the summer of 2026. The intern position will assist the Senior Planner with mapping updates to the city’s three Subarea Plans and the Industrial Area zoning code and design regulation updates which involves property owner and public participation. If time allows the intern would be educated in archiving, scanning maps and participate in preparing an empirical parking study documentation and data collection to support the rationale for the state mandated parking code updates to LSMC 14.72 and 14.38 Subareas to be consistent with RCW 36.70A.635 and 681.This program is designed to provide you with valuable experiences, practical knowledge, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to helping you develop your skills, grow as future leaders, and build a brighter future for Lake Stevens.Why become an Intern here at the City of Lake StevensThe City of Lake Stevens offers various opportunities to become involved in local government, providing invaluable hands-on experience in services within the public sector. As an intern, you will work closely with city leaders to gain insight into how decisions are made and implemented within a growing community. You’ll have the chance to make a significant impact on projects that benefit residents, ranging from infrastructure development and environmental sustainability to asset management and public administration. Additionally, the internship provides excellent networking opportunities and the chance to develop the necessary skills for your future career. You can find everything you need to know in our Internship Program Handbook linked here. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: List all relevant responsibilities interns will partake in. Conducts research of past development projects, uses GIS to map critical areas and new maps for all three of the subarea plans updates. Field work, documentation and mapping for the empirical parking study. Records management and archiving.Performs special projects as assigned.Maintains regular and reliable attendance.Performs other duties as assigned.SCHEDULE: Must be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours a week during the quarter; university breaks, mid-terms, and finals are excluded. Additional hours may be available dependent upon the candidate's schedule. Up to 40 hours per week may be available during the summer. Internship length is flexible dependent on the candidate’s availability. Estimated length is ten (10) weeks, with a maximum of twenty (20) weeks allowed. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: An attached resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.A cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you believe you are a viable candidate for this positionContact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachmentA copy of your unofficial academic transcriptThe City of Lake Stevens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. There are no limitations to who's a best fit to serve this community. If we contact you for an interview and you need specific accommodations, please let us know. Please contact Human Resources at (425) 622-9400, ten (10) days in advance to allow time for us to make proper arrangements. You're also welcome to mail your request to City of Lake Stevens Human Resources, P.O. Box 257, Lake Stevens, WA 98258; or email to HR@lakestevenswa.gov .