Position Summary
The Division of Emergency Management Internship Program is designed to provide an opportunity for select Emergency Management (EM) students to gain real-world experience, and engage with local, State, and Federal partnering agencies. This program is specifically structured to focus on the intern's professional development over a six (6) month term; better preparing them for future employment opportunities and a successful transition into the EM field.
The general focus of this program follows the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. These selected interns will assist the Division with a variety of program initiatives and special projects. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.
Essential Duties
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
- Assist with projects relating to public safety and emergency planning for all hazards.
- Aideingrantapplicationsubmittalsforvarious mitigationprojects.
- ContributetotheDivision’sOutreach&EducationProgrambyassistingwiththedevelopmentofpubliceducationalmaterialsforcommunitypresentationsandoutreachactivities.
- Support the design and maintenance of emergency public information and notifications systems (e.g., Alert St.Lucie, SharePoint, WebEOC, City facilities paging system).
- Support the documentation and training of emergency management staff and City personnel using SharePoint and WebEOC systems.
- Assist in the planning, development, and tracking of resources for the annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo.
- AssistinfacilitatingtheDivision’sTrainingandExerciseProgramforCitypersonnelandresidents.
- Providers, research, and administrative support in creating and updating emergency management plans (e.g., Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP); Continuity of Operations (COOP); and the Emergency Management Strategic Plan).
- Attend local and off-site committee meetings with EM staff to establish a professional relationship with community partners (local, State, and Federal) supporting City mitigation, response and recovery efforts.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/Or Experience
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.
- Current enrollment at an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration: Emergency Planning & Management or Public Policy & Leadership is required.Applicationsfromcandidateswhohavegraduatedfromeitherprogramwithinthepast6 monthswillalsobeaccepted.
- Good academic standing with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 is required.
- A letter of recommendation from the college or university program department head or professor (facilitating or instructing in one of the above listed majors) is required.
- Preferencewillbegiventoapplicantswhohavecompletedtraining(s)intheEmergencyManagementfield.Thefollowingfreeonlinetrainingsarerecommendedtointernshipapplicants:FEMAIndependentStudy(IS)Courses:100,200,700and800(websitelink:https://training.fema.gov/is/)
- Possession of valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Teams).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to stay centered when challenged.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Work in close, confined spaces, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach above shoulders, or work overhead on ladders and platforms. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at time of employment.
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Are you currently enrolled at an accredited College or University - pursuing a B.S. degree in Public Administration: Emergency Planning & Management or Public Policy & Leadership or did you graduate from either program within the past 6-months?
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Are you in good academic standing with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0?
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Do you understand that you will be required to produce a letter of recommendation from the College or University program department head or professor?
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List any certifications you hold that may be relative to this position.
