Emergency Management Officer, Emerging Talent Intern (Summer)

Position at Long Island Rail Road

Department: LIRR-Safety, Security, & Environment

Location: Hillside Support Facility Building #2, Queens, NY 11423

Position Title: Emergency Management Officer, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate), $21.00 (Graduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for ensuring the safety and resilience of the railroad system during emergencies and disruptive events. The division assists in the development of emergency response plans, coordinates with internal departments and external agencies, and conducts specialized training for personnel and first responders. OEM also leads the development and facilitation of Coastal and Winter Storm exercises and organizes agency-wide pre-storm coordination calls to enhance preparedness. Additionally, OEM manages executive notifications on a 24/7 basis through the Everbridge system, ensuring timely and accurate communication during critical incidents. Its core functions include hazard awareness, emergency action plans and procedures, communication and command protocols, and incident stabilization techniques for rail equipment. OEM participates in multi-agency drills and preparedness initiatives to mitigate risks from incidents such as derailments, severe weather, and other operational hazards, ensuring continuity of service and passenger safety across LIRR's extensive network.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide essential administrative and operational support to the Emergency Management department including data management, reporting, and filling

Support grant research and tracking, logistics for training sessions and exercises, and organization of digital repositories, shared drives, and knowledge bases

Assists in coordinating daily activities, maintaining accurate records, and supporting emergency preparedness initiatives

Assists in scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, preparing reports, and updating documentation related to emergency action plans and procedures

PROJECTS:

Work with Corporate Safety staff and other department representatives collecting necessary information to update and/or author Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for Long Island Rail Road facilities, stations, and terminals. Maintain EAP documents to accurately reflect procedures as necessary due to changes in occupancy or building characteristics. Assist with ensuring that Long Island Rail Road managers assigned to the facility are familiar with their roles and responsibilities in the EAP and Emergency Action Groups (EAGs).

Emergency Management professionals are often responsible for briefing a large group of people that include senior leadership. As part of this internship, a final project is required where the intern briefs out via PowerPoint presentation on everything they accomplished, what they have learned and how it can be applied to their careers in the future. The presentation must be at least 30 minutes long.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.

The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.

The candidate should be able to analyze data and provide the best course of action to leadership.

The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

Preferred to have knowledge with Incident Command System (ICS).

Preferred candidate to be able to speak and present in front of large groups.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA

Major(s) Preferred: Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students' transcript must be submitted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.