Job Description

The Emergency Management Tier II Intern will assist in the collection and management of fees from companies throughout the city who are required under federal law to submit reports on chemical storage. This includes preparing and sending invoices, collecting and depositing payments, and tracking companies who are delinquent in their reporting requirements. Additionally, the intern will attend the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meetings and assist the Health and Medical Planning Coordinator accordingly.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in emergency management or upper-level interagency coordination.  Beyond the Tier II reporting, opportunities may include participation in any Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, as well as participation in drills and exercises.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Health and Medical Planning Coordinator, the Tier II Intern is responsible for supporting a range of preparedness activities including, but not limited to the following:

• Gaining subject matter expertise in the area of environmental safety, hazardous materials, and Tier II reporting.
• Developing and maintaining information on hazardous materials emergency preparedness and response in Philadelphia;
• Writing, maintaining, and updating assigned elements of plans and policy documents related to emergency management’s hazardous material program;
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of stakeholders from local, state and federal government as well as community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and private entities; and
• Performing other work as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of this position.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong interest in emergency management, public health, homeland security, and/or contingency planning
• Ability to function professionally in rapidly changing and stressful environments
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to learn new online software

Additional Information

SALARY: Up to a $5,000 USD stipend ($15.00 per hour)

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (not to exceed 3 pages; should show your ability to write a plan, policy, or report-style document), with your application. Applications without all required documents will not be considered.

NOTE: This is a temporary position that is grant-funded. Candidates must be able to work between 10-20 hours a week for the approximate period of February 2021 to June 2021. Flexible scheduling may be available on a case by case basis.

DID YOU KNOW?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• Employees are eligible for a 25% tuition discount program (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE A CITY OF PHILADELPHIA RESIDENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

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