Internship - Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations

Description

The Town of Prescott Valley invites you to apply for the position of Internship – Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations.

We invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as our Intern and assist with Emergency Management and the Continuity of Operations (COOP).

If you have a desire to serve the community in which you live, we encourage you to apply.

Examples of Duties

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL:

• Conduct research on COOP best practices, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines (particularly FEMA's Community Lifelines Concept), and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with the Emergency Manager and department directors and their staff to identify critical functions and dependencies.
• Perform a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to determine the impact of disruptions on essential functions, resources, and recovery time objectives (RTOs).
• Assist in the development of a comprehensive COOP framework tailored to the Town's needs. Create detailed COOP documentation, including emergency contact lists, communication protocols, and incident response procedures.
• Collaborate with the Emergency Manager to develop and conduct COOP training sessions and tabletop exercises for Town employees.
• Work with the Finance Department Director to assess budgetary needs for COOP implementation and maintenance.

Typical Qualification

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or advanced undergraduate student.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background-check.
• Ability to interview key personnel to understand their roles and responsibilities during emergencies.
• Ability to identify essential records, equipment, and supplies needed to sustain operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare regular reports and presentations for the Emergency Manager and other stakeholders.

COMPENSATION:

The hourly wage is $15.00 to $17.00. Starting salary depends on whether you are an advanced undergraduate or graduate student.

Estimated 20 hours per week.

This is a hybrid position.

Internship will be from February 2nd through April 3rd, 2025.

Closing Date: December 29th at 5pm

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of Arizona

The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.
Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

Seasonal employees are entitled to earn paid time off and accrue a minimum of 1 hour of earned general leave for every 30 hours worked and can accrue to a maximum of 40 hours per year.

Closing Date/Time: 12/29/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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