ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following lists general functions and duties. Principal work and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review existing Port of Seattle public open space, shoreline access, and habitat assets
• Analyze and evaluate port development, management, and planning practices for these assets
• Obtain and analyze community use and community perception data and information
• Research and summarize environmental and planning information and literature relating to urban open space planning, industrial lands, habitat restoration, and related matters affecting port assets
• Compile and interpret data, review with staff
• Based on data and information, prepare written conclusions and recommendations emphasizing opportunities, challenges, and potential improvements to parks, public access, and habitat sites
• Identify matters and issues for additional focused research, including potential changes in asset use and status
• Complete other duties as assigned by Maritime Environment and Sustainability staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of current principles, techniques, and emerging practices for built environment, urban planning, public space design, re-use/redevelopment, and related topics
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant local, state, and federal plans, policies, procedures, codes, and laws
• Ability to interpret data, technical plans, and prepare reports
• Ability to communicate effectively, prepare written materials, and present information in meeting settings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public agency staff, public officials, program managers, private sector development sponsors, and concerned citizens

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 12 months) a graduate urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental sciences, sustainability, environmental management, or related field, graduate program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, MS SharePoint, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, GIS and other software preferred.

Weekly Standard Hours:
This is a summer intern position expected to last for roughly three (3) months during the summer of 2018.  Normal work hours will typically be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Overtime Eligible:
This position is eligible for overtime pay.