Part-Time Emergency Management Intern

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Part-Time Emergency Management Intern. 
This position will be responsible for:
 

• Assisting with documenting training sessions and maintaining emergency management files.
• Supporting the review and updating of emergency response plans.
• Participating in preparedness training activities.
• Contributing to the planning and execution of emergency exercises.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Accurate and efficient typing skills
• Familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) and its principles
• Knowledge of the five phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery

Please Note: Part-time employment will not lead to permanent employment. Part-time hourly employees are used to fill positions normally less than twenty (20) hours per week. Part-time employees do not receive benefits.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a local student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Emergency and Crisis Management, or closely related field. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• A resume and recent transcript must be attached and submitted with your online application. 
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. 
• Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Emergency Management Service Group:

Duties include: 

• Organizing and booking emergency training sessions and related events
• Tracking and maintaining staff training records and progress
• Supporting the development of emergency plans and documentation
• Assisting with exercise planning and progress meetings
• Setting up, preparing, and tearing down meeting spaces
• Operating a motor vehicle for job-related tasks
• Learning to operate and interpret GIS mapping systems
• Building and maintaining relationships with emergency management partners
• Updating emergency rosters using Microsoft Excel
• Researching emergency management-related grant opportunities
• Assisting with emergency planning and updates in compliance with NRS
• Contributing to the development of after-action reports and incident response documentation
• Creating staff notifications for inclement weather events
• Supporting first responder site familiarization efforts
• Tracking and updating emergency supply inventories
• Performing other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.