Internship (Community Development) at NORTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP – Oakdale, Pennsylvania

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Intern will be tasked with completing the Official Map update project during their summer employment with the Township. This position requires skills in urban planning, GIS, public speaking, and policy writing to successfully fulfill all project requirements. The role is crucial in assisting the Department of Community Development as it begins work on the Comprehensive Plan update and determines which projects the Township will prioritize in the coming years. Working under the general guidance of the Community Planner, this role demands initiative and discretion, and performance is periodically reviewed based on completed tasks.

Work is performed during regularly scheduled hours and will involve additional hours, as needed. This role is classified as non-exempt according to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

The candidate selected for this position is required to have work authorization in the United States and will undergo eligibility verification at the start of their employment. Furthermore, the candidate will undergo a background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and must certify adherence to the Township’s Nepotism Policy.

POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 527, the Township of North Fayette is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any person who works for the Township, or who seeks to work for the Township, based on their political opinions or affiliations, or their race, color, religion, ancestry, age (40 or older), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, genetic information, disability, use of guide or support animals, or any other status protected by the relevant federal and/or state laws. If there is any inconsistency between this policy and such laws, the laws will prevail.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding hiring, placement, pay, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, recall from layoffs, benefit administration, and any other terms and conditions of employment. Similarly, employees are expected to respect the rights of their colleagues.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

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