Safety and Emergency Management Intern

Summary: Harris County is seeking interns for their Precinct 4 Forward Internship Program, which provides students with hands-on experience in safety and emergency management. Interns will work closely with the EHS & Emergency Management manager to assist in various tasks including updating safety documents, coordinating projects, and participating in safety training and audits. Responsibilities: - Assists the EHS & Emergency Management manager to update and maintain precinct 4's safety and emergency management documents - Support projects by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met - Work closely with the EHS & Emergency Management manager - Assist with planning, organizing, scheduling department specific safety training for the precinct - Assist with organizing, placing, and tracking safety supply orders for the Precinct - Assist with scheduling and performing safety audits of precinct facilities and preparing audit reports - Attend various safety and emergency management meetings on and offsite - Assist in evacuation drills and planning - Assist with the management of the chemical inventories and safety data sheets Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an educational institution and working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in a Safety/EHS or Emergency Management related discipline - Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Share Point - Minimum GPA of 3.0 - Ability to work in and facilitate cross-functional teams - Excellent communication skills - Excellent verbal and written skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals - Capacity to speak effectively before groups or employees of the organization - Detail oriented - Works well both independently and as part of a team - Respectful of and diligent with confidentiality and sensitive information Preferred Qualifications: - Taken courses in Safety/EHS, FEMA ICS - Knowledge of OSHA, FEMA, DOT policies, procedures, and guidelines - Resident of Harris County Precinct 4 Required Skills: Safety/EHS knowledge, Emergency Management knowledge Important Skills: Microsoft Office proficiency, OSHA knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: communication, Detail oriented, Teamwork Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment, Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays, Mandatory participation in our retirement program, Various other benefits and discounts