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Form of workIn this role, you'll work closely with our Parks Project Planners and Managers, who have decades of experience in the field. Our Planning Intern supports the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department by creating graphics for presentations, preparing SEPA checklists, and reviewing construction documents. The most successful person in this role would have knowledge or coursework in landscape architecture or a related program.
Hours and Duration
This is a temporary full-time position that is funded for up to four-months from the date of hire. Hours vary on an "as-needed" basis and may include split shifts, weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Extended work days and/or overtime may be required.
- Provide project support for the planning, design, and construction of parks capital development projects.
- Provide graphic support using Adobe Creative Cloud software and hand rendering techniques.
- Assist with production and procurement of park rule, entry map, wayfinding, and interpretive signs.
- Provide support in the preparation of a variety of permit and environmental review documents such as SEPA checklists and technical reports, as required by regulatory agencies.
- Provide support in the development and review of construction documents and specifications.
- Provide drafting support in the preparation of standardized construction details using AutoCAD.
- Attend staff meetings and other meetings as instructed.
- Prepare written materials to include in reports as needed for assigned tasks.
- Provide quality customer service.
- Other duties as assigned.
- The fundamentals of landscape architecture including but not limited to park/facility planning, design, and construction.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software and AutoCAD.
- ArcGIS software.
- Grading and drainage, layout, site details, planting, and irrigation.
- Parks and natural resource planning, including natural systems and best management practices.
- Technical specifications and construction documents.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to plan, organize and monitor workload and individual tasks according to priorities, established schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with City employees, consultants, and the general public.
- Ability to handle multiple requests for assistance in an organized manner.
- Ability to review construction documents; environmental studies; other studies; and related materials for accuracy, best practices and appropriateness for the development project, and compliance with pertinent laws, rules, and regulations.
- Enrolled in college/university with junior standing or above. Recent graduates (graduated in the last two years) may also be considered for this internship.
- Prefer course work or pursuit of a degree in landscape architecture or a related field.
- Valid driver's license or equivalent mobility.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Work involves walking, talking, and listening; using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaching with hands and arms. Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform a variety of physical tasks and heavy labor.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field. The employee may be required to occasionally work in outside weather conditions or in wet and/or humid conditions, loud noises, moving vehicles and machines, dust, and mud. Fieldwork may require protective clothing including helmet, gloves, goggles, safety boots, and vest.
Work requires attendance at City Council meetings, Parks & Recreation Commission meetings, and public meetings, which may occur outside normal work hours.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, and reference check; job-related tests may be required.
Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Type: Internship
