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Harris County · 1 day ago

Safety and Emergency Management Intern

Houston, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

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.

Government Administration

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

Qualification

Safety/EHS knowledgeEmergency Management knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyOSHA knowledgeCommunicationDetail orientedTeamwork

Required

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