PERMIT APPLICATION SPECIALIST INTERN
The City of Pittsburgh has
recently implemented a new comprehensive software program for all permits and
licenses issued through Zoning, Public Works, and the Bureau of Building
Inspection. In coordination with this new software system, all permit
applications need to undergo a comprehensive update to further improve
efficiency within the permit approval process. The intern will
review and revise current permit applications working with all city departments
to improve their information intake and better streamline the application
process.
Requirements: The intern must
have experience using Microsoft Office. Experience with
graphic layout and design is a plus. The applicant should
Increasingly
we are finding that we need web design as part of the planning process. We have two assignments specifically dealing
with web designing:
PERMITTING AND LICENSING INTERN
The City of Pittsburgh has
recently implemented a new comprehensive software program for all permits and
licenses issued through Zoning, Public Works, and the Bureau of Building
Inspection. One of the main components of this program will be a new
website designated for permits and licenses where the general public will be
able to access information and apply for permits.
The intern will review and revise current permit
applications. In addition they will create user friendly web based
application forms for permits and licenses. The intern will assist with
creating new web page for Permits and Licenses researching information on other
City web pages for ideas and concepts and work with city departments to report
up to date information.
Requirements: The intern must
have experience using Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Photoshop
and/or InDesign. Good graphic design skills
are a plus. The applicant should have good experience with website
design, as well as excellent
organizational, research, writing and proof reading skills.
URBAN FORESTER INTERN
Assist
with creating new web page for City Of Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission.
Research
information on other City web pages for ideas and concepts and work with existing
partner groups to report up to date information. Work in-house with City of
Pittsburgh CIS Department and Mapping Division., SNAP etc. to include links, information
on site. Work closely with CIS Department Staff to insure formatting/design is
in sync with other City Departments web pages.
The
City has a goal to plant 20,000 trees by 2012. An example of one goal would be
to have a real time ticker on main page of City’s web site of trees to planted
to date.
Create
format for folks to register trees on line with the ability to tie into ticker.
Create
user friendly web based application forms for tree planting requests, pruning
permits, etc.
Provide
facts and Best Management Practice information in regards to trees. Coordinate links
with Forestry.
Ability
to work alone in the field from time to time to take pictures for use on web page.
Ability to work on occasional weekends during tree planting season to assist
with documenting tree planting events to be seen on web page.
Must
have strong creative and marketing skills to create buzz for City Shade Tree Commission.
Requirements:
Ability to work
alone in the field from time to time to take pictures for use on web page. Ability to work on occasional weekends during
tree planting season to assist with documenting tree planting events to be seen
on web page.
Interested students should send a resume to:
Richard Meritzer
Department of City Planning
200 Ross Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Or E-mail a resume to: Richard.meritzer@pittsburghpa.gov
Or Call: (412) 255-2102
