Emergency Management Intern

Introduction

About Our Program

The Prince William County Office of Emergency Management (PWC EM) coordinates the county's all-hazards emergency management program which includes mitigating against, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all natural, technological, and human caused disasters. PWC EM is responsible for the development and implementation of county-wide programs and projects that includes all phases of emergency management in the areas of planning, training, exercise, fiscal and operational guidance while taking a whole community approach. PWC EM seeks to promote a safer, less vulnerable, and more resilient community with the capacity to endure all threats and hazards.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duty of the emergency management intern will be to provide administrative and technical assistance on assigned emergency management projects. These projects may include the following:

• Contribute to innovative projects planned during the summer term to, which may include:

• County Emergency Operations Plan updates

• Special event planning in support of LPGA Solheim Cup (Sept 2024)

• Implementation of new training and exercise program for PWC EM Partners

• Support the development of Mission Ready Packages in support of our emergency management logistics program

• Preparing for and conducting community outreach events or activities

• Participating in training and exercise design, development, and execution

• Provide technical and administrative assistance on emergency management projects

• Conduct research and preliminary analysis to support ongoing planning efforts

• Work assignments will be adjusted based on the interests and career aspirations of the selected intern to provide the most beneficial experience possible.

Internship Benefits

The emergency management internship with PWC EM provides an opportunity for students or recent graduates to explore career options, apply academic knowledge and skills to the workplace, gain career skills and experience, and network with emergency management professionals throughout the National Capital Region. While working in PWC EM, interns will:

• Gain real world experience within the field of emergency management.

• Attend local and regional emergency management meetings while networking with other state and federal emergency management and homeland security professionals.

• Learn how the Office of Emergency Management works with local, state, and federal agencies, non-government agencies, and community organizations to prepare Prince William County for emergencies and disasters.

• Attend regional emergency management activities and network with other state and federal emergency management and homeland security professionals.

• Work toward and/or complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and the Professional Development Series through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

• Complete a capstone research project relating to an issue of interest and importance to emergency management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a group and be a self-starter.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Be detail-oriented while possessing excellent oral and written communication skills.

• An independent work style and analytical research skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint are preferred.

• Background in emergency management, homeland security, public safety, public administration, or related fields.

Education Requirements

PWC EM is ideally looking for an individual who is:

• An undergraduate (juniors or seniors) orgraduate student, preference for students who will receive credit for the internship.

• In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at a U.S. college or university

PWC will also consider recent graduateswith a background in emergency management, homeland security, public safety, public administration, or related fields.

Internship Details

• Pay:$16/per hour

• Academic Credit: Contact your academic advisor for requirements and acquire course credit for your internship.

• Duration:8 -10 weeks, June through August; exact timing to be agreed up by selected intern and PWC EM

• Time Commitment:20-32 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (The program is flexible and will accommodate the successful candidate with prior approval.)

• Interns may be asked to work outside of normal business hours during an Emergency Operations Center activation, community outreach event, or as approved by the Emergency Management Coordinator or designee.

• Location:Woodbridge, VA

Application

Please submit the following information for consideration in the intern position for Summer 2024:

• Resume

• Transcripts (Unofficial are acceptable)

• Cover Letter

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KNOWLEDGE

Customer service principles;

Modern office procedures and equipment;

Recordkeeping principles;

Mathematical concepts;

Document review techniques;

Filing systems;

Computers and related software applications.

SKILLS

Providing customer service;

Maintaining records and files;

Reviewing calendars and scheduling meetings;

Using computers and related software applications;

Performing data entry;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.