Administrative Field Intern (Emergency Management)

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is offering an administrative field intern (emergency management) position across Missouri. You will assist with emergency communications, radio systems, and disaster recovery under direct supervision.

The role involves implementing preparedness activities, supporting EOC functions, monitoring incidents, maintaining comms systems, and participating in monthly testing and SOP updates.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s program.
• Must have completed 30 credit hours toward current degree program.
• Overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Implements activities related to emergency preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery planning.
• Assists with MoDOT EOC procedures, training, and coordination among incident management personnel.
• Monitors transportation and infrastructure emergency management issues, including security, medical, and weather-related issues.
• Ensures communications systems, equipment, and processes are maintained.
• Assists with monthly emergency communications testing and reporting, including radio systems and satellite communications.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

Emergency management

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree program enrollment

GPA 2.0 or higher

Job description

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location: This job announcement is to fill multiple positions across the state at various district locations.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The administrative field intern (emergency management) provides entry level implementation of the department's emergency management programs, assists with emergency communications and radio systems, and supports disaster recovery. Duties are performed under direct supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Implements activities related to the department's emergency preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery planning.
• Assists with Central Office Emergency Operations Center (MoDOT EOC) including standard operating procedures, training, and coordination among incident management personnel.
• Monitors transportation and infrastructure emergency management issues, including security, medical, and weather-related issues.
• Ensures communications systems, equipment, and processes are maintained.
• Assists with monthly emergency communications testing, including radio systems and satellite communications; corrects issues identified during testing and development of monthly summaries and maintenance of standard operating procedures.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.

More Reasons To Love This Position

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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