Emergency Management Intern

Tacoma Water is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Emergency Management Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of emergency management, specifically within the water utility sector. The intern will play a vital role in supporting the development, maintenance, and testing of our emergency response plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). This position will also offer the chance to participate in Incident Command System (ICS) activations during planned events or actual responses.

Responsibilities Include:

• Plan Development: Assist in developing and updating emergency response plans, including the EOP, through workshops, interviews, and drafting hazard-specific materials.
• Exercise Support: Assist the Tacoma Water Emergency Manager and Tacoma Public Utilities' Emergency Management programs in the development and execution of emergency exercises to test plan effectiveness and prepare the workforce.
• ICS Support: Collaborate on updating and maintaining ICS job aid training documentation.
• Program Maintenance: Participate in maintaining the Emergency Management program by researching updates, attending meetings, and proposing new practices.

This internship is expected to be 40 hours per week, 12 weeks long and coincide with the summer break. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

 

Knowledge & Skills

Desired Skills:

• Enrollment in an Emergency Management degree program or equivalent.
• Completion of ICS classes; IS 100, IS 200, and IS 700
• Excellent oral, written, & visual communication skills.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
 
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

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If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.