Job Description

Location

2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, 91362

Description

Position Highlights: 

• Gain hands-on experience in public administration 

• Learn valuable skills from a team that is dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals 

• Connect with various key stakeholders across the City's Public Works Department 

The City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department is seeking a responsible and ambitious Emergency Management Intern to join our team for a 6-month internship (with the possibility of extension)! This is a great opportunity for someone interested in breaking into the public sector and eager to gain hands-on experience in emergency management services.  

Maintaining public safety during emergency incidents is a core function and responsibility of the City. The intern position will include educating residents about emergency preparedness and administering a variety of City and County emergency management programs (e.g., Community Emergency Response Team). Please see below for more details on possible job responsibilities included with this internship position. 

The internship will require a commitment of approximately 15-20 hours per week and offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate other commitments, such as school. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Help organize, recruit for, and support the City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program, including assisting with public outreach and marketing efforts

• Promote, receive, and organize CERT program applications and follow up with applicants 

• Assist with updating the new City website

• Manage databases, including various data entry functions 

• Research/recommend emergency management products and program services 

• Gather data and prepare reports on emergency management topics 

• Participate in field visits to various City facilities 

• Assist with maintaining the City Mass Casualty Trailer, Portable Emergency Communications Trailer, and the Emergency Operations Center's inventory 

• Assist the Program Manager with preparing the City's electronic Emergency Management newsletter 

• Create promotional materials and assist with outreach for a multitude of internal and external City events

• Act as a City Liaison with the Ventura County Fire Department as needed 

• Other duties as assigned in the Public Works department, including, but not limited to: Transit Program, record management, and youth/senior outreach 

Job Video Link URL: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHWOYPo4vs0

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should possess: 

• A degree or major coursework in a relevant field, such as Emergency Management, Safety, Homeland Security, Public or Business Administration, Public Health, and/or Fire Science 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook  

• A team player mentality - a self-starter who takes initiative on varying assignments and tasks  

• Strong work ethic - dependability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn

• A valid class C California driver’s license is required 

Other Essential Attributes: 

• Customer-Focused  

• Planner and Organizer  

• Results Oriented  

• Accountable  

• Flexible/Adaptable

Special Instructions

FILING DEADLINE:

Open until filled. The first review of applicants will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and candidates are encouraged to apply by the first review date - October 24, 2024. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date. 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position. Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.gov.  For additional information or questions, please contact Human Resources at (805) 449-2144.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process.  If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date.  Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:  In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(805)449-2144

Contact email: 

[email protected]

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