INTERNSHIP - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (PLANS, TRAINING & EXERCISE)

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INTERNSHIP - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (PLANS, TRAINING & EXERCISE)

Description

OVERVIEW

KITSAP COUNTY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Kitsap County supports internship programs that provide work experience for students that is related to their course of study in an accredited post-secondary institution. The internship program is designed so that the student will have the opportunity to apply principles and theories learned in the classroom, gain new skills, explore a career path and be supervised and mentored by professionals in their field.

As an Emergency Management Intern, you will work closely with emergency management and assist with development of exercises, event action plans, the EOC operations manual.

• Term of internship: Begins approximately May/June and may go through the end of September.
• Paid internship, 12-15 hours per week, flexible days.
• Applications will be reviewed in the week of April 7th.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must be able to show proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution at the time of internship. If the internship occurs during the summer, the student may provide proof of summer or fall enrollment.

Desired Majors and Class Level

• Emergency Management or related field.
• Sophomore(2Y) - Senior(4Y)

Learning Objectives
By the end of this internship, you will:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) through the development of a tabletop exercise.
• Increase understanding of the COOP / COG process and development process.
• Show practical application of learning through the development of an Event Action Plan (EAP)
• Show practical application of learning through the development of two Job Action Sheets and two position checklists applicable to the Kitsap County DEM EOC.
• Show practical understanding of Emergency Management through work on editing and updating the Comprehensive emergency Management Plan

SUPERVISION

• Intern will receive supervision from an administrative superior as assigned.
• Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted practices.
• Work is reviewed through status reports, meetings and observations.

Driving Requirements

The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Show proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Tasks and assignments may include:

• Develop table top exercises.
• Assist in the development of a Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government for Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management and the Board of Commissioners.
• Develop Event Action Plans for local events and the FIFA World Cup 2026.
• Assist with the review, edit, and update of Kitsap County's comprehensive emergency Management Plan.
• Assist with the development of the EOC operations manual.
  
  

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

No benefits are offered with this position exceptthose required by the state or federal law.

Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$23.58 - $25.38 Hourly