Intern, Emergency Services at Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

The Emergency Management Intern will be responsible for providing technical and/or administrative assistance in emergency preparedness and planning projects. These projects may involve plan design and development, exercise design and development, VEOC design and use, Geographic Information Services (GIS) and technology management, and public information and outreach.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential:

• Support RTD Office of Emergency Management by assisting with various projects.


• Participate in training and exercise development systems research and design.


• Prepare documents and reports.


• Organize computer folders/sub-folders.


• Create forms and spreadsheets.


• Participate in weekly supervisory meeting with Emergency Management Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in Emergency Management, Computer Science, Public Safety, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Fire Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, or related fields. Recent graduates who have completed their degree in one of the above fields are also eligible to apply.


• Successfully pass a background check.


• Interest in Emergency Management as a long-term career goal.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Ability to commit to 20 hours per week over a 12 week time period.


• Strong reading and writing skills.


• Ability to conduct research.


• Good organizational skills.


• Some knowledge of grants is desirable but not required.

Or:

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Reports to: Emergency Management Manager

Pay Range:

$15.32 - $19.38 Hourly

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy ( https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf )

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

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