Emergency Management Intern

Position Description

Tacoma Power's Power Shared Services division is looking for an Emergency Management Intern to join their team this Summer!

The Intern will get the opportunity to apply their skills & gain valuable experience working with Tacoma Power’s Emergency Management department.

Responsibilities Include:

• Under the guidance of Tacoma Power’s Emergency Manager or Asst. Emergency Manager update EM plans or documents as provided in red-line format.
• Provide support to Tacoma Power’s Emergency Management department by preparing documents, training aids, presentations, etc. for scheduled exercises and support execution of these exercises by attending and helping to setup, teardown, and facilitate the exercises.
• Provide assistance as needed and requested to Tacoma Power’s Emergency Management department for scheduled trainings such as document preparation, presentation development and assistance in execution during the actual training.
• Provide support as needed for Tacoma Power Emergency Management to include incident response, follow-up for ongoing tasks, establishing contact with partner agencies, and additional duties as required.
• As requested by the Tacoma Power Emergency Manager and/or Asst. Emergency Manager, inventory and catalog the quantity and condition of program equipment such as; cots, sheets, blankets, satellite phones, radios, etc.

The expected duration of the internship 40 hours per week for at least 12 weeks, with the opportunity to extend as long as 50 weeks.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
None

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use software such as the Microsoft 365 Suite of programs.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Effective at problem solving & research.
• Interest in technology & leveraging new tools for effective project management.

Desired Skills:

• Enrollment in an Emergency Management degree program or equivalent.
• Completion of ICS classes; IS 100, IS 200, and IS 700
• Excellent oral, written, & visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Proficient in SharePoint, and/or other project management/business systems software programs.
• Some skills with data management and dashboard/visualization tools such as Tableau.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 170,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 3/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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