Intern - Planning & Building

By assisting the City of Kirkland's Planning & Building Department in the performance of their duties, the Graduate Intern is given the opportunity to learn about City Planning and the functions and activities of municipal government.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This position serves as an entry-level position designed to expose the student intern to operational, budgetary, and policy functions managed by the department. The intern will assist team members on existing or new projects and will gain work experience to increase their ability to compete in the workforce for other entry-level positions.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the implementation and promotion of projects related to the City's Work Plan.
• Assist with drafting reports, memorandums, and presentations to advance the Planning & Building Department and City Council priorities.
• Undertake research projects to assist with the development or advancement of priority program.
• Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes equity and inclusion in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.

• Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of the Planning & Building Department.

• Ability to work and communicate well with a wide range of people, including elected officials, City Manager, City department heads, Kirkland staff, and City residents.
• Ability to work independently and quickly.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Some computer skills. Knowledge of Excel and Word desirable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university, preferably pursuing a degree related to Planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and computer skills required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Work will primarily be performed at Kirkland City Hall. Job involves office/computer work and sitting for long periods of time. Some field work/site visits around the City of Kirkland and occasional attendance at evening meetings may be required.

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. Job is open until filled with first review of applications will be by 15th day of original posting.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.