Community Development Planning Intern

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Community Development Planning Intern

City of San Fernando / City of San Fernando, CA
Posted on: August 30, 2025
Application Deadline: SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 AT 5PM

Job Description

The City of San Fernando is seeking a responsible, dedicated and motivated student or recent graduate to become a Management Intern in our Community Development Department Planning Division. Under direct supervision, the intern supports the Community Development Department with entry-level current and long-range planning, architectural plan reviews, and professional/technical assistance. Duties include customer service at the counter and by phone, preparing planning and zoning documents, providing administrative support, drafting letters, reports, and other materials, and completing special projects and other related assignments as required.

IMPORTANT & ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed in this bulletin are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The complete job specification may be found here:

• Draft and revise manuals, reports, proposals, procedures, and memos.

• Conduct field investigations; produce graphics, maps, and spreadsheets.

• Handle citizen inquiries; resolve/route complaints; assist at the counter and by phone.

• Support current/advanced planning and urban design; review plans with City Planners.

• Gather and analyze data; prepare reports with charts/graphs and presentations.

• Maintain strict confidentiality with high integrity

Required Experience / Skills / Education

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities would be the following:

Experience:

• Graduation from High School and current enrollment in, or recent graduation from an accredited college or university is required.

• Currently enrolled undergraduate students must demonstrate that they have completed a minimum of 36 semester units.

• Maintain a satisfactory academic standing in designated college courses in a field appropriate, such as Urban Planning, Business or Public administration, Engineering, or related field.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License, and maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance program during the course of employment with the City.

• May be required to work various shifts as needed.

Physical Abilities & Environmental

Conditions: Ability to sit, walk and stand; required to talk and hear in person and by telephone; reach with hands/arms; feel and handle objects using hands and fingers; operate tools or controls using hands and fingers; perform repetitive movements with hands and wrists; frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds unaided; Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Application Instructions

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Salary: $ – $

NOTE: This is an at-will, part-time position with minimal benefits.

WORK SCHEDULE 18 to 20 hours per week. Flexible schedule; may be required to work a variety of shifts, as needed. Assignment is limited to two years from hire date and/or fund availability.

BILINGUAL BONUS $50 per month upon passing Bilingual exam.

HOW TO APPLY

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• Pick-up at San Fernando City Hall

(117 Macneil St, San Fernando)

SUBMIT APPLICATION OR QUESTIONS TO:

City of San Fernando

Human Resources Division

117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340

|(818) 898-1221