Salisbury University Student Enhances Local Planning Skills Through Talbot County Internship

Erik Moseley, a second-year student at Salisbury University, recently completed an internship with the Talbot County Department of Planning and Zoning. As an Urban and Regional Planning major, Moseley gained 135 hours of practical experience through the Gerald A. Elkins Internship Award. This award represents a partnership between Salisbury University’s Urban and Regional Planning Program, the Salisbury University Foundation, and Talbot County’s Planning and Zoning Department.

During his internship, Moseley worked on daily tasks within the Planning and Zoning Department. He engaged in onsite and building inspections, code enforcement visits, and environmental reviews. These activities helped him apply his theoretical knowledge to real-world planning and zoning issues. His responsibilities included reviewing the department's implementation of the County Code via the permitting process and assessing the impact of these permits on local governance.

Moseley encountered challenges, such as explaining complex permit requirements to the public. He learned the importance of clear communication in explaining regulations that affect community welfare. This experience underscored the need for clarity and fairness in code enforcement and permitting processes.

Moseley found the fieldwork rewarding, as it allowed him to apply classroom concepts to practical scenarios. This not only reinforced his learning but also deepened his appreciation for Talbot County’s natural landscapes. The internship proved invaluable in connecting academic theories with practical applications.

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