Landscape Intern

The Position

Landscape Intern (Administrative Intern) Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

If you have a passion for landscape architecture then the City of Ontario has the perfect opportunity for you! The Planning Department is seeking an intern to assist the Landscape Planning Division with basic landscape architectural tasks. As a Landscape Intern you will receive valuable hands on experience as well as an opportunity to make a positive impact on your community and your career.

This position will interact with City Staff as well as local government, educational, and business leaders.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform basic landscape architectural tasks. Additionally the successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

The Landscape Intern is a paid, part-time/temporary position scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans.

The following procedures will apply:

• The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
• Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

The Planning Department The Planning Department is within the Community Development Agency, plays a critical role in achieving the City Council's goals and objectives relative to land use, urban design, and the quality and sustainability of the built environment. The department focuses on development that enhances economic value, quality of life, and complete community. The Planning department is comprised of three divisions:
Administration;
Land Development (includes Entitlements, Landscape and Airport Planning); and Advanced Planning (includes Historic Preservation, Healthy Ontario, and General Plan). Please review the Planning Department's webpage for additional information.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including, but not limited to:
Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

The City's vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the years to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario's 2026 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as the other links to learn more about the City:

State of the City
- The Ontario Plan

Smart Ontario
- Downtown Ontario

The essential functions typically performed by the Landscape Intern include the following:

• Assists members of the Landscape Planning Division by performing basic landscape architectural, administrative and technical assignments.
• Operates personal computers, printers, and other office equipment.
• Performs basic plan checking of landscape concept and construction plans.
• Reviews grading and topographic plans for consistency with landscape plans.
• Gathers data and logs information into spreadsheets.
• Responds to requests for information and general questions from the public.
• Prepares plans and files for storage.
• P…