INTERNSHIPS
Delaware County Planning Department
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Intern/Graduate Intern - $8.50/$9.50 per hour or course credit
Qualifications
For Intern, graduation from high school plus enrollment in a college-level program in planning or a related field; for Graduate Intern, bachelors degree and enrollment in a graduate program in planning or a related field.
Duties
Perform data collection, field surveys, research, and analysis on assigned projects. Assist project planners with preparation of recommendations and draft reports and with task force and public participation activities. Positions available in the following areas:
Environmental Planning
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assistance with data collection, field work, and meetings associated with preparation of the Rivers Conservation Plan for the Delaware Direct watersheds
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staff support for the preparation of educational materials and displays for the 2010 Riverfront Ramble
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assistance with technical support for adoption of the Crum Creek Act 167 Stormwater Management Plan Model Ordinance
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staff support for miscellaneous duties involving sewage facilities planning module reviews, subdivision and land development reviews, response to public inquiries, and stormwater management planning activities
Historic Preservation Planning
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field work and documentation associated with a 20th century building context study to be used in municipal and the County comprehensive plans
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assistance with municipal requests for a Determination of Eligibility (DOE) for the National Register
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review and editing a municipal historic resource survey with additional documentation as needed
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assistance with updating a database comprised of state information with information in DCPD’s files
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assistance with archival management and resource documentation for ongoing projects
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research and plan educational programs for historic sites, to include after school options, and Morton Morton House school programs
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assess the County’s homeless shelter facilities regarding their historic resource potential, maintenance and capital improvement plans, as well as energy audits
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begin generic design guidelines for Delaware County’s historic resources
NOTE: preference is given to County residents
Forward cover letters and resumes to:
Doris Cusano
Administrator
Delaware County Planning Department
Court House/Government Center
201 W. Front Street
Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 891-5202
FAX: (610) 891-5203
e-mail: cusanod@co.delaware.pa.us
March 2010