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 assist in the coordination of Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meetings.
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.
• Coordinating the Philadelphia Local Emergency Planning Committee (PLEPC), which protects the community’s environment, health, and safety through planning and education on the safe handling of hazardous materials;
• 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.
  
  

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong interest in emergency management, 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 and in writing 
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)