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DCP Planning Intern - Staten Island Office

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Company/Organization: NYC Dept. of City Planning

Description:

Located in St. George, only a block from the Staten Island ferry, the Staten Island Borough Office is currently seeking an intern to help with various levels of staff support. These internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students seeking practical experience and specialized training in the urban planning field. Interns will work directly with staff, and assignments will introduce them to the departments role in New York City’s land use planning process, and to the urban planning profession in general.

Responsibilities:
The Intern is expected to acquire skills and knowledge while assisting with any of the following potential tasks:
• Assist city planners with land use applications and planning studies, including meetings with technical divisions of the Department, other city agencies, community boards, elected officials and the public;
• Assist city planners with review and analysis of site plans, development proposals and land use applications to determine compliance with NYC zoning regulations and City land use policies;
• Assist in preparation of reference materials to document procedures and standards;
• Assist in researching data, analysis of existing conditions and preparation of maps;
• Assist in answering questions from the public about zoning issues by applying knowledge of the NYC Zoning Resolution;
• Assist with the organization of files of previously approved ULURP and non-ULURP applications;
• Assist with the creation of materials for presentations to Department staff and the City Planning Commission; and
• Assist with special studies, such as flood resilience studies post-Sandy, brownfield studies, and zoning text amendments

Schedule: Winter/Spring 2014 (dates negotiable); 20 hours/week
Stipend: Unpaid, potential academic credit (to be discussed with school)
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Barry Fisher, at bfisher@planning.nyc.gov.
Deadline: February 1, 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:

Preferred Skills:
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Clear communication – verbal and written
• Motivated self-starter
• Basic knowledge of GIS
• Familiarity with reading site plans

End Date:

02/01/2014,



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