Urban Planning Intern
***This internship is reserved for students eligible for the summer internship stipend. Students eligible will have been notified via email from Student Engagement & Career Development.***
City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department
Urban Planning Intern – Two Positions Available
University of Arizona-Supported Summer 2022 Interns
Organization’s Information
City of Tucson Planning and Development Services (PDSD)
201 North Stone Avenue s P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, AZ 85726-7210
(520) 791-5550
Primary Contacts
María Gayosso, Principal Planner, 520-837-6972, maria.gayosso@tucsonaz.gov
Koren Manning, Planning Administrator, 837-4028, koren.manning@tucsonaz.gov
Organization’s Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors and enhance the quality of life in Tucson through professional planning, site and building review, and inspection services. To ensure Tucson is a sustainable, well-designed, and prosperous community with a business-friendly environment. More information on how PDSD is working to serve the residents of Tucson can be found at :
Plan Tucson, the 2013 City’s General & Sustainability Plan
General Description
The Urban Planning Intern position within PDSD will join the Advanced Planning Division. PDSD’s Advanced Planning Division works to advance goals of sustainability, equity, economic growth and vibrant, livable neighborhoods through corridor and place-based initiatives and special projects. These initiatives implement goals of Plan Tucson and provide an opportunity for community members to shape the future of their city.
The Urban Planning Intern will work to achieve the priority goals of PDSD’s outreach and engagement efforts. This position requires strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. The selected individual must be able to manage multiple work assignments and be comfortable working with members of the public. Summer interns must be able to work during business hours: Monday-Friday (8a.m. - 5p.m.) with the possibility of some evenings and weekends.
Essential Functions
The Urban Planning Intern will be introduced to the overall functions of the Advanced Planning Division. Tasks may include:
· Conduct urban planning related research and analysis related to urban issues such as climate change, housing needs, transportation, economic development and other topics;
· Examine data and indicators related to urban development, economic development, housing, transportation and others;
· Create materials such as maps, handouts, reports and presentations;
· Research and compile best practices and successful programs implemented in other municipalities;
· Interact with the public by attending public meetings; may present information and respond to questions from the public;
· Become familiar with Unified Development Code and other land use regulations; gain understanding of how these regulations shape urban development by assisting with development applications;
· Drafting of agendas and meeting summaries for the City of Tucson’s Design Review Board and the Infill Incentive District Design Review Committee;
· Attending meetings with the Tucson-Pima Historical Commission, the Planning Commission, the Zoning Examiner and the Rio Nuevo Board, and preparing summaries for staff;
· Attending public meetings and technical meetings with City staff from various departments to discuss Plan Tucson, Infill Incentive District update, FTA grant for Rapid Transit System, Transit Plan, and Corridor Plans;
· Finalizing databases with measurables of Infill Incentive District projects to help determine their impact in the greater downtown Tucson area.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to work with the general public and staff, both virtually and in-person, in a collaboratively manner. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong knowledge on Microsoft, Adobe and GIS applications.
***This internship is reserved for students eligible for the summer internship stipend. Students eligible will have been notified via email from Student Engagement & Career Development.***
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
Compensation
Urban Planning Internships with the City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department are unpaid positions for the Summer of 2022. However, the City of Tucson is a site partner with the University of Arizona’s Summer 2022 Internship Stipends Program, available to eligible students who intern with PDSD.
How to Apply
Students can apply through Handshake, the University of Arizona's career management tool. Please include your resume and cover letter. Please consider joining the City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department in achieving their mission for Tucson: A sustainable, well-designed, prosperous community.
Students eligible for the summer internship stipend are eligible to apply for this internship.