Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking an Intern for the Emergency Management Division. This is a temporary (20 hours per week) position located in Daytona Beach, Florida and is responsible for reviewing, designing and developing numerous and diverse projects, studies and objectives such as emergency operational plans, assisting the county and its residents in mitigating against, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
NOTE:
- This position is posted on a continuous basis and candidates that apply could be selected for fall/spring/summer based on the time of year.
- This is an unpaid internship for college credit only, and if selected, the interns must provide information from their school.
- This is NOT a virtual internship, this IS a in-person internship.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Reviews Health Care Facility emergency operations plans.
- Designs and facilitate tabletop and operational exercises.
- Develops and deliver public outreach presentations.
- Assists county-wide stakeholders in developing emergency operations plans and continuity of operations plans.
- Assists with the Community Organizations Active in Disasters.
- Provides outreach and emergency preparedness assistance to private schools.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible for a County of Volusia internship, the ideal intern must:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a:
- Full-Time Undergraduate Student (Fall/Spring - 12 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours), or
- Full-Time Graduate Student (Fall/Spring - 9 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours);
- Be currently seeking a degree in an area of study related to the internship position;
- Be able to work four (4) to six (6) hours per day, three (3) times per week, for at least twelve (12) weeks during the assigned internship; and,
- Undergraduates must maintain a 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 grade scale; graduate students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
The preferred candidate having met the minimum requirements, will be enrolled in one of the following degree programs:
Political Science, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Public Management, Supervision and Management, International Studies, Emergency Management, Graphic Design, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
NOTE:
- This position is posted on a continuous basis and candidates that apply could be selected for fall/spring/summer based on the time of year.
- This is an unpaid internship for college credit only, and if selected, the interns must provide information from their school.
- This is NOT a virtual internship, this IS a in-person internship.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of basic customer service skills.
- Ability to develop and facilitate exercises.
- Ability to structure, research and develop emergency plans.
- Ability to educate the public about disaster preparedness.
- Ability to work with community stakeholders in emergency management and disaster preparedness.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, volunteers, and the Public.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to see, talk; finger dexterity. Major visual functions are acuity, far and near, field of vision, and accommodation. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
Environmental Demands: General inside work.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals and manuals, reports, abstracts, statistical data, legal documents. Ability to perform mathematical functions. Ability to speak publicly. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions
must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
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What is your current university enrollment status?
- Full-Time Undergraduate Student (Fall/Spring - 12 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours)
- Full-Time Graduate Student (Fall/Spring - 9 Credit Hours; Summer - 6 Credit Hours)
- Part-Time Undergraduate/Graduate Student
- Not currently enrolled in school
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Are you able to complete the required hours for the internship based on your degree plan and institution within the 12 to 16 weeks of the semester?
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Are you currently enrolled in any of the following Degree Programs?
- Political Science
- Homeland Security
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Supervision and Management
- International Studies
- Emergency Management
- Graphic Design OR
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- None of the Above
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Do you have and expect to maintain a minimum 2.8 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 grade scale for undergraduates or a minimum 3.0 grade point average or higher for graduate students? (NOTE: You will be required to submit official, sealed transcripts if selected).
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When is your projected graduation date?
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Where did you hear about this position?
- County of Volusia website
- Indeed.com
- Orlandojobs.com
- Social Media (E.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Other
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If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.
