City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management Internship

City of Dallas (TX) Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Management Internship Description

Working Title: Emergency Management Intern / Technologist
Department: Office of Emergency Management
Location: Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla-L2AN, Dallas TX 75201
Hours: Part-time / 16+ hours per week, schedule negotiable
Length of Term: 12 weeks, with potential for extension based on performance
Pay: $10 to $15/hr, depending on qualifications; Course/hour credit, per educational institution

General Description: The City of Dallas (TX) Office of Emergency Management is currently accepting applications for an internship. This competitive internship, in the nation’s 9th largest city, is open to any undergraduate or graduate student interested in the emergency management discipline, and who is pursuing a degree to which this position may be relevant. The selected candidate will receive hands-on experience, have an opportunity to work with representatives from various City departments and partner agencies, and will be integrated into various programmatic aspects of the Office of Emergency Management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: This position will be assigned projects in support of the City’s emergency management / public safety program, and will include a combination of research, analytical and administrative tasks. While this position will afford exposure to several elements of emergency management, and while ultimately the specific job assignments/tasks may vary according to need and the selected candidate’s skills and interests, this position will have a general focus on key and emerging technologies in the field of emergency management. Responsibilities may include:

1. Assisting Emergency Management Staff in all phases of emergency management, and in all aspects of the emergency management program.
2. Representing the Office of Emergency Management at meetings, trainings, exercise and events/incidents.
3. Assisting City staff in efforts to enhance incorporation of geographic information systems into program plans, procedures and practices; including furthering the development of an established GIS operation in the Emergency Operations Center.
4. Spearhead efforts to increase, update and improve the department’s web presence, including social media.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment (full-time or part-time) in an undergraduate or graduate degree program related to emergency management, homeland security, geographic information systems, social media marketing, or public administration.
• Strong interest in emergency management, homeland security and public safety.
• Ability to multi-task, and work flexibly in stressful situations.
• Familiarity and comfortability with relevant technologies.

Reporting/Supervision: Position exists in a team environment and thus project reporting may change depending on project, however, the selected candidate will be assigned an experienced emergency management professional for mentoring and general supervision.

How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Josh Roberts, Emergency Management Specialist, at joshua.roberts2@dallascityhall.com. Include “Internship Application: Technology” in the subject line of email.

Application period will close at 5 PM (CST) on Friday, September 28, 2012.