Emergency Management & Business Continuity Intern

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

The Emergency Management intern will assist the Emergency Management and Business Continuity Program Manager with integration in Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management protocols and knowledge center to enhance regional flood response and mitigation efforts. The intern will further assist with risk analysis of five critical infrastructure facilities in coordination with the U.S/Ohio Department of Homeland Security. The intern will work on incident action plan coordination and development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Threat, Hazards Identification & Risk Analysis
  • Assist Emergency Management & Business Continuity Program Manager with DHS level 1 Threats, Hazard Identification for all District properties
  • Track Security Audit items for follow up with Operation & Maintenance Management
• Business Continuity Plans
  • Prepare Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management/Ohio Emergency Management Agency Business Continuity Plans for each District department.
  • Work with Emergency Manager to develop new Business Continuity Tabletop exercises for Sewer District Incident Management Team and facility Incident Command Teams.
  • Develop new Business Continuity approaches including the use of ICS form 204/205/205A/214’s in each department/geographic location(s).
• Emergency Response Planning
  • Assist Emergency Response & Business Continuity Manager in planning and execution of employee training at each Sewer District facility including onsite training for Incident Command for initial responders.
  • Participate in Emergency Response Safety sub-committees and provide support for updating and developing emergency response plans at all sites following exercises.
• Incident Command Post Planning & Equipping
  • Assist Emergency Management & Business Continuity Program Manager with site-specific development of the District Incident Command Post Preparation.
  • Prepare and distribute Incident Command Post resources, including asset tagging and management procedures for Emergency Management Team

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Academic Status/Standing:

• Candidate must be enrolled in school or must have graduated within 24 months from the date of application.  

Field of Study:

• Declared Majors:  Emergency Management, Fire Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field of study

Degree Program Levels:

Any of the following degree program levels may qualify

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master/Doctoral Degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be able to commit to working 40 hours per week with a fixed-term assignment of 12 months with an option to extend at NEORSD’s discretion. Working hours will include a combination of regular business hours, weekend and after-hour timeframes with potential holiday’s.

Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the District's acceptable guidelines. 

The District requires protective footwear (i.e., steel or composite-toed) when working in the plants, pump stations, construction sites, public rights-of-way and other posted areas. New hires are required to have protective footwear, meeting the following criteria, on the first day of employment: 1) Must be ANSI 241-1999 or ASTM F-2412/2413 (2005) certified, 2) Must have a steel or composite protective toe, 3) Must be, at a minimum, a 6" work boot or 6" hiker-style boot (Note: shoes are not permitted), 4) Must have a slip-resistant sole. It is also recommended, but not required, that footwear be waterproof and have included a shank to protect the bottom of the foot.

Pay Range: USD, Commensurate based on level of Education

• Undergraduate: $19.82
• Graduate: $21.85

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We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.