Company/Organization: NYC Dept. of City Planning

Description:

The New York City Department of City Planning Division of Planning Coordination is seeking a motivated intern for the Spring of 2014.

The Planning Coordination Division is responsible for a wide range of activities that support the development and implementation of the Department’s strategic planning initiatives. These activities include: providing Executive Office support in monitoring and reporting on the agency’s work program and priorities; spearheading special projects and analyses upon request; managing grants; preparation and online distribution of Charter-mandated reports and related agency resources including the Citywide Statement of Needs and Statements of Community District needs; providing analysis and technical assistance with respect to siting of city facilities; in collaboration with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), updating the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist staff in the production of maps, GIS analysis and other priority requests
• Support staff in maintaining and geocoding databases related to community facilities and waterfront open space
• Assist staff in preparing maps and other public resources for publication on DCP’s website
• Support staff in development and management of tools for monitoring and managing agency’s work program and initiatives
• Assist staff with potential tasks related to BluePRint; an agency-wide initiative to implement improvements to DCP’s land use and environmental review processes
• Provide assistance with ongoing division work program responsibilities (related to Charter- mandated reporting, etc.)
• Provide assistance with the preparation of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan update.

Schedule: The internship will run approximately between February and May 2014 (end date flexible). Hours are flexible, but should be at least 20 hours/week.

Stipend: Unpaid

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to DCPrecruit@planning.nyc.gov.

Deadline: January 24, 2014

THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A COPY OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE IN THE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT DIVISION. THE DEPARTMENT MAKES AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED APPLICANTS.

Qualifications:

Desired skills and interests:

• Background in Urban Planning, Urban Affairs, Geography, Public Policy or related fields
• Knowledge of geocoding and GIS applications, particularly ArcGIS
• Strong written and verbal communication, research, analytical and organizational skills
• MS Word and Excel proficiency
• Experience with Microsoft Access or database-related software preferred
• Detail-oriented
• Perform work accurately and efficiently
• Works well independently and within a team

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid

Hours:

20

End Date:

1/24/14,

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