Emergency Management Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : Pasco County, FL
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: VOLEM17
Department: Office of Emergency Management
Opening Date: 01/06/2017
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Range: $0.00
Pay Grade: Unpaid position
Salary Disclosure: Volunteer position
General Description
WELCOME TO VIP - VOLUNTEER IN PASCO!
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners and giving back to your community! In Pasco County, we strive to provide excellent public services that meet the needs of our citizens and enhance the quality of lives for our residents and visitors.
Assist with the organization and implementation of daily Emergency Management activities. Provide office and field research, clerical and other assistance to the Emergency Management staff.
You can view the VIP Manual at the below listed website, prior to completing the VIP application:
Essential Job Functions
The Emergency Management field is based on the collaborative efforts of numerous disciplines. Students in the following academic programs will be considered for an internship: Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Data Entry, Communications/Public Relations, Public Administration/Political Science, Business Administration, Geography/Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Studies, Geology, Health, Social Sciences, Psychology, Meteorology, Non-profit Management, Pre-Law, Professional and Technical Writing, Aging Studies, Computer Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A semester-long, unpaid internship where the student will design and complete a project relevant to his or her area of study, which will mutually benefit the Pasco County Office of Emergency Management (Pasco OEM). Interns will be given opportunities to attend local and State of Florida training, work in the field under Pasco OEM supervision, in the office and/or in the Emergency Operations Center during activations.
Minimum Requirements
Accepting all Volunteer applicants.
Internship applicants must be actively enrolled in a college or university.
Applicants that are not enrolled in a college or university may be considered for a volunteer position with Pasco OEM.
Miscellaneous Information:
Volunteers/Interns will be provided with actual working space, desk, computer and software necessary to support your assigned tasks in the West Pasco Government Center, New Port Richey. Virtual Internships are a possibility for students located 45 minutes or more from Pasco OEM; however, the student's college or university must furnish a workspace with computer, internet and landline access to complete assigned tasks.
At time of submitting an application, please attach a resume, unofficial school transcript and Letter of Intent detailing why you should be selected to work at Pasco OEM and three educational and/or career goals you hope to meet during your volunteering/internship. If approved, you will be contacted by Pasco Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for a face-to-face interview, followed by a volunteer registration process in accordance with the Volunteer in Pasco (VIP) Manual found here:
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Temporary Position - benefits not available. Not eligible for Veterans' Preference in accordance with FS 295.07.
01
I acknowledge and understand that I am applying for an unpaid/voluntary position that is subject to availability.

• Yes
• No

02
Did you review the age requirements and location of the VIP position?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you an adult or a minor?

• Adult: Age 18 and over
• Minor: Younger than 18 years old

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What is your student status?

• Not a student
• Graduate student
• College Student
• High School student
• Middle School student
• Elementary School student

05
What is your employment status?

• Employed full time
• Employed part time
• Not currently employed
• Retired

06
If applicant is under 18 years, what is the first and last name of Parent or Legal Guardian and what is the relationship to minor child.
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Provide the general location - West/East/Central Pasco.
08
Why do you wish to volunteer/intern for Pasco County Government? Tell us about yourself and your experience.
09
I agree to the following General Release and Waiver of Liability: The level of the background check is determined by the Volunteer/Intern position. Note: Sexual Offender/Predator background checks are part of the background check process. The applicant or parent/guardian of the applicant may be required to complete a department specific application and release/waiver prior to commencement of Volunteer/Intern placement. Volunteer/Intern positions are subject to availability and department approval and may be terminated by either party at any time.

• Acknowledged

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I agree to the following Acknowledgement of Releases, Waivers and Background Checks: I the above applicant/participant or parent/guardian of above minor application/participant, if accepted to preform Volunteer/Intern service, assume all risk of personal injury and/or property damage from whatever causes arising in conjunction with participation in same. I/We hereby release the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, the individual members of said Board, the director, agents or other employees of the Board of any liability or contribution to such liability, before, during or after participation and/or transport to and from. I/We further state that the foregoing Release and Waiver of Liability has been carefully read and that I/We understand the contents and have acknowledged the same of my/our own free act.

• Acknowledged

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