Posting Date

04/07/26

Application Deadline

04/12/26

Pay Range

$15.15 - $25.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Planning and Development

About the Position

This intern would primarily be a research assistant for the Planning program, while also receiving other experience-related benefits. Our intern would perform deep and thorough research into other jurisdictions’ practices on certain zoning ordinance topics in the format we want.  An opportunity to shadow staff at public hearings, shadow selected staff on processing and reviewing cases and writing staff reports. As part of our ongoing Zoning Ordinance review an initial project to propose and prepare graphics wherever possible in the ordinance and tables/charts that can eventually replace paragraphs of text, research and propose revisions to or new definition in the ordinance, etc. As part of our ongoing Comprehensive Plan update there can be many related research projects on land use planning and development subjects.

NOTE: Internship runs from Monday, May 11, 2026, through August 11, 2026

About Us

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program related to Planning, Geography or a related field of study

Job Contributions

• Research into planning and zoning related subjects

• Report writing including analysis of research with preparation of charts and matrices

• Preparation of graphics and charts to illustrate requirements from the zoning ordinance

• Customer service at the front counter to answer general questions about planning and zoning

• Case management of administrative planning and zoning applications

• Other Job Duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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