Emergency Management Intern - Emergency Management

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking an Intern for the Emergency Management Division. This is a temporary (20 hours per week) position located in Daytona Beach, Florida and is responsible for reviewing, designing and developing numerous and diverse projects, studies and objectives such as emergency operational plans, assisting the county and its residents in mitigating against, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.

Illustrative Duties

• Reviews Health Care Facility emergency operations plans.
• Designs and facilitates tabletop and operational exercises.
• Develops and delivers public outreach presentations.
• Affords county-wide stakeholders in developing emergency operations plans and continuity of operations plans.
• Affords with the Community Organizations Active in Disasters.
• Provides outreach and emergency preparedness assistance to private schools.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

• To be eligible for a County of Volusia internship, the ideal intern must:
• - Be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a:
• - Full-Time Undergraduate Student (Fall/Spring - 12 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours), or
• - Full-Time Graduate Student (Fall/Spring - 9 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours);
• - Be currently seeking a degree in an area of study related to the internship position;
• - Be able to work four (4) to six (6) hours per day, three (3) times per week, for at least twelve (12) weeks during the assigned internship; and,
• - Undergraduates must maintain a 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 grade scale; graduate students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of basic customer service skills.
• Ability to develop and facilitate exercises.
• Ability to structure, research and develop emergency plans.
• Ability to educate the public about disaster preparedness.
• Ability to work with community stakeholders in emergency management and disaster preparedness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, volunteers, and the Public.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA Requirements

• Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to see, talk; finger dexterity. Major visual functions are acuity, far and near, field of vision, and accommodation. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Environmental Demands: General inside work.
• Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals and manuals, reports, abstracts, statistical data, legal documents. Ability to perform mathematical functions. Ability to speak publicly. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.

Temporary Employees

Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

Supplemental Questions

• Do you understand that this position is temporary and not benefits eligible?
• Where did you hear about this position?
• If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.
• I have read and understand the above statement.
• Do you possess a valid driver's license?
• If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
• What is your current university enrollment status?
• Are you able to complete the required hours for the internship based on your degree plan and institution within the 12 to 16 weeks of the semester?
• Are you currently enrolled in any of the following Degree Programs?
• Political Science
• Homeland Security
• Public Administration
• Public Management
• Supervision and Management
• International Studies
• Emergency Management
• Graphic Design OR Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• None of the Above
• Do you have and expect to maintain a minimum 2.8 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 grade scale for undergraduates or a minimum 3.0 grade point average or higher for graduate students? (NOTE: You will be required to submit official, sealed transcripts if selected).
• When is your projected graduation date?