Intern (Part-Time/Year-Round) - City

PAY 

$17.50 - $22.50 Hourly

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy. 

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY 

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

Employees in part-time/year-round positions may work no more than 29 hours per week. 

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION 

The Plan Development and Implementation (PDI) Division is an energetic and collaborative section of the Planning Department with highly interactive teams for Transportation, Comprehensive Planning, Beautification, and Commercial District Revitalization. This position provides support for various comprehensive planning, urban design, and transportation planning functions by providing technical and research assistance; GIS mapping and analyses; data collection, entry, and manipulation; utilization of the Tax Assessor’s site to collect and verify data; use of a model to show impact on tax base and investment growth; data analysis and visualization; graphic skills with renderings; assistance with project management and meeting logistics; assistance with grant application preparation; facilitation of answers to data requests from external agencies; and preparation of presentation and meeting materials, among other functions. Some of the PDI Division's current projects include the Development Codes Update (revisions to Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations), update of planokc (the City’s comprehensive plan), and implementation of bikewalkokc (the City's pedestrian and bicycle master plan) and the Vision Zero Action Plan (the City’s first traffic safety master plan). The Downtown Strategic Plan will kick off this summer and will be a great learning experience with national top-notch consultants and prominent downtown stakeholders. The City of Oklahoma City is hosting the OKAPA fall conference in November, and this position will assist with facilitation. 

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Plan Development and Implementation (PDI) Division of the Planning Department within the City of Oklahoma City. This part-time position is used for training purposes in the field of public administration and in the specific operation of City departments. The position is responsible for providing standard research and administrative and/or technical support to an assigned City department. Typical duties include: performing a wide variety of administrative, project-related, department-specific, and/or financial assignments to assist a City department or division. This position may also be utilized for students and interns working part-time on special projects while completing advanced degree programs.

OTHER DETAILS

Note:  This position requires you to be at least 18 years old at the time you make application.

Pay Method:  City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees:  If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire.  If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530.  If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination:  Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.   

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants. 

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.  A copy is also available at the links below:  

HRB 25-01 Drug and  Alcohol Testing Procedure.FINAL 030325_AM.pdf

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, actual or perceived sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical) and genetic information (including family medical history).

Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people.