Lateral Firefighter Entry-Level Firefighter

Are you interested in a career in the Fire Service? The South Jordan Fire Department is accepting applications for career Lateral and Entry-Level Firefighter Paramedics and Firefighter EMTs. With the anticipated opening of Station 64 in the Spring 2021, South Jordan Fire Department is seeking highly qualified candidates to join our progressive department. South Jordan Fire Department offers opportunities to specialize in Heavy Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Truck Operations, and will soon be implementing a Critical Care Paramedic program. Promotional opportunities will also come with the Department’s continued growth. The recruitment period will close July 6, 2020 or after the first 200 applications are received. Entry-level firefighters will participate in a written assessment mid-July 2020. Lateral candidates will be initially evaluated on their resume and experience. All qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an additional evaluation and interview process. Candidates must successfully pass a background investigation prior to start. South Jordan Fire Department expects to hire at least 11 candidates from this recruitment between August 2020 and May 2021. Qualified lateral candidates/retirees may apply for this recruitment and negotiate a later start date based upon individual circumstances. Apply at www.sjc.utah.gov/job-opportunities/. When applying, please include a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae, including all currently held certifications. Come join our team of highly trained professionals!

Lateral Firefighter

Firefighter Paramedics and Firefighter EMTs with at least one year of verifiable full-time firefighting experience qualify to receive a higher starting salary. Lateral candidates may be eligible to receive year-for-year credit for prior equivalent full-time fire service experience. Prior experience may be considered for promotional opportunities.

Lateral FF/Paramedic salary range: $51,608.96 – $70,116.28

Lateral FF/AEMT salary range: $41,808.26 – $60,458.58

Entry-Level Firefighter

South Jordan Fire Department is looking for Entry-Level Firefighters who want a rewarding career with a range of promotional opportunities. Entry-Level Firefighters must have a current Utah or National Registry EMT Basic license at the time of hire, and will be required to attain an EMT-Advanced license within one year of hire.

Firefighter EMT salary range: $40,689.48 – $60,458.58

Firefighter Paramedic salary range: $51,608.96 – $70,116.28

Incentives

South Jordan offers competitive salaries and benefits including:

A choice of traditional or high deductible health insurance plans, with HSA contributions for high deductible plans.

South Jordan City provides many types of competitive paid leaves to full-time employees, including: paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, hospitalization leave, and two weeks of paid caregiver leave (used for FMLA qualifying events).

One-for-one match up to 4% to the employee’s 401(k) or 457 plan, and fully paid Utah State Retirement pension for Tier I and Tier II plans.

Tier II Firefighters receive an additional 3.31% of the employee’s annual salary contributed to the employee’s 401(k) or 457 plan.

Expected Recruitment Timeline

Written test for Entry-Level Firefighter – July 15, 2020

Oral board Interview – Week of July 27, 2020*

Emergency medical assessment – Week of July 27, 2020*

Physical ability test – Week of August 3, 2020*

Background / Contingent job offers – August 2020 – May 2021

*Job offers will be based on the timeline and needs of the department

Recruit academy for Entry-Level Firefighters – Summer/Fall 2020

*All dates are subject to change

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Disaster Discovery Interactive Area Coordinator

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Disaster Discovery Center (DDC) to help coordinate the interactive area at Be Ready Utah’s 2018 Utah Prepare Conference & Expo, September 28-29, 2018 at Mountain America Expo Center (9575 State St, Sandy, UT 84070).This is an unpaid internship.

 Description

1. Attend planning meetings for the Expo.
2. Solicit participation of other organizations.
3. Work with the DDC to recruit, train, coordinate, and manage 75-100 volunteers.
4. Design a sanitation display (supplies and information provided).
5. Create or spearhead other interactive activities.

 Benefits

1. Network with professionals in the field of emergency management.
2. Interact in a professional work environment.
3. Apply classroom learning.
4. Increase leadership experience and communication skills.
5. Improve future preparedness messaging from knowledge gained interacting with the public.

 Qualifications

1. Current undergraduate or graduate student
2. Self-starter
3. Microsoft Office skills
4. People skills

Time Requirement

This internship is part-time and hours are flexible. Credit hours are negotiable. 

 Submit resume and cover letter to Teresa Reese at teresareese14@gmail.com and cc: Dr. John Fisher at john.fisher@uvu.edu.

Description

The Utah State Fire Marshals Office-Hazmat Section is looking for an emergency management/emergency services intern to join our team. Our section is working on exciting new hazmat projects involving planning and training.  We will offer field experience to interns of all levels, so please apply regardless of your year and experience level.

This is a very exciting opportunity for emergency management/emergency services students and we look forward to working with the intern(s) selected as they gain real-world experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors of hazmat courses
• Attend Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meetings
• Attend training courses for hazmat and counter-terrorism operations
• Assist in equipment maintenance
• Review hazmat plans
• Marketing and recruitment of students for hazmat and emergency classes
• Assist with commodity flow studies
• Develop training material

Requirements

Applicants should be in the field of emergency response or planning. Some experience with hazmat equipment would be helpful, but not necessary. Some travel will be required.

Majors

Emergency Management, Fire Technology, Emergency Services, Law Enforcement, Chemistry, Emergency Medical Services. 

How to Apply

Send a resume and cover letter to Art Deyo at adeyo@utah.gov

 Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness(ICDP)Internship Opportunity 

Overview:

This unpaid internship provides a learning opportunity for a student to work with a leading disaster preparedness organization. The ICDP Intern supports the Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness team in their efforts to improve and enhance the Center’s mission to be a Center of Excellence for integrated community-based disaster readiness and resilience through collaborative education, training, research. This is not a healthcare related internship as there is no focus on hospital administration, patient care, or other direct healthcare fields. ▪This is an unpaid internship opportunity. Applicant must be a student in an accredited school or a program that will allow them to obtain university/college credit for an internship class.▪The selected intern would begin Spring semester (Jan – May 2018). This internship is part-time with hours that fall within the standard work day (8 am to 5 pm). Hours can be flexible within that time frame throughout the week.▪The internship experience will be based at the Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness located in LDS Hospital.

1. be assigned one or more specific projects during the internship. Will work independently or as a member of a team to accomplish the tasks necessary to successfully complete the project.

2. produce an outcome that meets school requirements and demonstrates operational abilities

   1. participate and be involved in a variety of learning projects: work with the members of the team to identify solutions and perform tasks that accomplish individual and team goals.

   2. attend department meetings and actively participate in knowledge sharing as it relates to duties

   3. gain knowledge and participate in the daily functions of the Center. By the end of the internship, the student will have experience most aspects of a disaster preparedness center.

   4. work with the ICDP social media to keep it current

Criteria for selection:

1. Students in emergency response or emergency management fields, who are in an undergrad or master’s program at an accredited institution

   1. Students in healthcare, administration, public relations, communications, or marketing who are in an undergrad or master’s program at an accredited institution

   2. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and other creative software programs.

   3. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

   4. Strong analytical and quantitative skills

   5. Strong project management and multi-tasking abilities

   6. Self- starter and able to work independently

For Consideration:

 Apply online at www.intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/. Click on Explore Careers and then select Search job opportunities. Enter job #192106 (Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness Internship) to access the application.                              For questions email Barb Clark at  barb.clark@imail.org.

Dead-line to apply is 5 PM, Dec 1, 2017, the Dead-line has been extended to an unknown date.

Primary Children's Hospital (PCH) is the only standalone pediatric level I trauma center and children’s hospital in a 400,000 miles² catchment.  PCH regularly cares for children from UT, ID, MO, WY, CO, NV, Canada, and other various states and countries. PCH is a critical infrastructure asset within the National Disaster Management System (NDMS) and the Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN).

Open start date program, tailored to the students program goals and needs.

We will take up to three intern tracks

1. Leadership – This track involves forecasting, problem-solving, program development, plan creation, data collection & assessment, report writing and facility command operation elements.
2. Program sustainability – This track involves response tool development, education to instruct response methodology, and development of response plans and processes.
3. Technical and Logistics – This track (disaster engineer/technician) works with disaster response equipment, equipment sustainability, equipment operations instruction sheets and education. As well the ability to stand up the physical response to a disaster.

Projects

1. Command staff rapid guide development
2. Victim reunification
3. Lock-step  based instruction cards for response equipment

Command Knowledge

1.   ICS 100, 200, 700
2.  ICS 300, 400 preferred, but not preclusive
3.  HICS preferred, but not preclusive

Office Program Knowledge

• Word
• Excel
• Publisher preferred, but not preclusive
• Visio preferred, but not preclusive

Emergency Management Specific

• EMT/Paramedic or FF or (LEO or military) or municipal EM or no previous experience
• Creating or revising or editing emergency response plans
• Working knowledge of hazard analysis and risk assessment tools
• Knowledge of radio use and trans/receive experience

How To Apply:

Send a prepared Cover Letter and Resume to Kevin Arthur at kevin.arthur@imail.org

The American Red Cross has an open internship program which operates on a student by student bases, so internships can be catered to the students need and goals. Areas of Internship may include but are not limited to-Disaster, Blood, International, Service to Armed Forces, Communications, Fundraising, Volunteer Services, and Operations. The internship opportunity is evaluated on a case by case bases depending on the students desired area at that specific time.

Currently, all internships are unpaid

How to Apply

Students can apply directly at RedCross.org, Or students can send a Letter of Intent/Cover Letter and Resume to Natalee Kasmiskie @ natalee.kasmiskie@redcross.org, other questions can be directed to her at 801-323-7010.

The ERT is a campus emergency response team that responds in tandem with UVU police to all medical emergencies on campus. We perform training for all our EMS personnel every shift and hands-on practical skills training bimonthly. The ERT will provide patient care for all campus events. ERT personnel will host CPR/AED and first aid certification classes every other month at lower prices of regular certification courses to better the emergency medical education of UVU’s students and faculty. We will only present positions on the team to certified professionals at the minimum of an EMT-Basic level. Our goal is to provide a national standard of patient care to all that is at UVU.

Requirements

The only requirements for this internship are to cover at least one 10 hour shift doing on campus EMS response each week.

How to Apply

To apply contact Margaret Mittelman, either by phone 801-372-3837 or by email @ mittelma@uvu.edu, You can also find applications online. You may also contact Zack Larsen Assistant Director at 385-222-4077, Director TJ Rowley 801-866-9313, Scott Slater 281-222-6208 and Corina Rowley 435-893-1821.

Emergency Management Intern Opportunity

Provo City is seeking a motivated individual to work as an unpaid intern under the direction of the Emergency Manager. This internship will provide the opportunity to work with Emergency Management Professionals in Provo City. This internship may include assistance with the following:
• Development of a City- Wide Threat and Risk assessment
• Emergency Operations Center Functions
• Development of Department Specific Training/Exercises
• Emergency Operations Plan Review
• Grant Application and Management Process
• Community Outreach Programs
• Administrative Duties

 Requirements:

Preferred knowledge of the Incident Command System and familiarity with FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses 100, 200, 700 and 800 is preferred. Any other NIMS courses completed are beneficial. Must have general knowledge of Emergency Management principles regarding the functions of Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, Recovery, and Prevention. This position is best suited for undergraduates, graduate students or recent graduates with backgrounds in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Public Affairs, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, History, or related fields. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in working in the field of Emergency Management.
Time Requirement:
Subject to availability.

How to Apply

Email your resume and one letter of recommendation to Chris Blinzinger at cblinzinger@provo.utah.gov

Introduction

The Summer Intern Program provides short-term assistance to Airports Authority Offices and allows Summer Interns opportunity to gain on-the-job experience. In addition to the work they produce, Summer Interns are a potential recruitment source for full-time positions.

Airports Authority Summer Interns are hired from local and non-local universities.

Employment Period

The 2016 program ran from May 16th through August 5th. Information for 2017 will be posted here when details become available. But we expect the dates to be the same.

Positions

The positions are divided among most Office functions. Accordingly, your major (pre-major) must align with one of the following fields/functions:

• Accounting/Finance

• Business Administration/Economics/Mathematics/Property Management

• Aviation Management

• Air Traffic Control

• Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/Marketing

• Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Construction, GIS, Electrical or Environmental)

• Architecture (facilities/infrastructure)

• Computer Science/IT (Computer Security, Web-browsing/Facebook/Twitter, Architecture Modeling, Software Engineering, Radio Frequency)

• Emergency Preparedness

• Human Resources (HRIS and Risk Management)

• Public Safety

Positions are located at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, or the Metrorail Project Office (Herndon, VA) based on the functional area.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, you must:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university at the time of application.

• Have a major (pre-major) that aligns with one of the functional areas indicated in the “Positions” section above.

• Provide your own housing and transportation.

Pay and Work Hours

Summer Interns are paid at a rate of $12.37 per hour and are eligible for the Commuter Transit Subsidy benefit, which allows for a predetermined monthly subsidy when using public transit.  Summer Interns may not work more than 40 hours per week.

Background Check

Selected Summer Interns are required to undergo a background check. Those who pass successfully are made final offers.

How to Apply:

The online application will be available as of January 2017--click Here

Evaluation Process

Once the application process is completed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be done to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You must complete the Assessment Questionnaire. Your resume and application are then compared to your assessment questionnaire responses. If a determination is made that your application does not support your assessment questionnaire, your application will not receive further consideration for this announcement.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be screened for further consideration.

For questions regarding the Summer Intern Program, please contact the Program Manager:

Deborah (Debbie) Williams
deborah.williams@mwaa.com

Emergency Management

Summary:

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport serving more than 51.4 million guests each year.  SFO offers non-stop flights to 45 international airports on 39 international carriers.  The Bay Area's largest airport also connects non-stop with 78 U.S. cities on 13 domestic airlines.  In fiscal year 15/16, the Airport, an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, accounted for $7.8 billion in business activity and supported nearly 39,400 direct jobs.

SFO's mission is to provide an exceptional airport in service to our communities and is committed to redefining air travel.  SFO has embarked on the renovation of Terminal 1, the largest project in the Airport’s 10-year, $6.1 billion Capital Improvement Plan. 

For more information about SFO, visit www.flysfo.com.

This is a Paid Internship--$19.24 an hour.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

San Francisco International Airport has a robust internship program and hosts more than 100 interns annually. Our College Summer Interns will work full-time, 40 hours per week, in an assigned Airport Commission section. Each intern will work directly with an SFO Mentor who will task them with both daily tasks and larger scale projects. Past interns projects have included preparing complex reports, conducting surveys, producing a website or social media content, assisting in event planning, and other duties as assigned by their host office.  Interns will also be given the opportunity to attend tours of SFO, Meet and Greets with Airport leadership, and other events aimed at professional development. Participating departments include:

•  Accounting

• Aircraft Noise Abatement

• Airfield Operations

• Bureau of Planning and Environmental Affairs, Wildlife

• Business and Finance, Revenue Development & Management

• Marketing & Communications

• Emergency Management

• Environmental Operations

• Environmental Policy & Sustainability

• International Marketing

• Museums

• Reprographics

• Social Media & Community Relations

Requirements:

• College Summer Interns must be enrolled in an accredited college undergraduate or graduate degree program for Fall 2017. 

• Only those who have completed two (2) years of college; equivalent to 60 credit units or 90 quarter units, will be considered. College transcripts (unofficial accepted) must be uploaded with the application.  

• A valid social security card at the time of hire.

College Summer Interns Alumni may re-apply for the internship but cannot be considered for the same section(s) the intern has previously interned with.  SFO High School Intern Alumni may apply for offices they have previously interned with.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As-Needed - full-time, summer only internship.  The program requires interns to commit to a ten-week session.  Internships begin in early June, mid-June, or July 2017 depending on the school calendar.  Typical schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. but may include weekend or shift hours depending on assignment.  Relocation costs are not reimbursed.  Upon completing the internship, there is no implied offer of extension

How To Apply:

To apply click here

For other information on the opportunities at San Francisco International Airport To view more opportunities click here.

 
Overview:

This unpaid internship provides a learning opportunity for a student to work with a leading disaster preparedness organization
. The ICDP Intern supports the Intermountain Center for Disaster
Preparedness team in their efforts to improve and enhance the Center’s mission to be a Center of
Excellence for integrated community-based disaster readiness and resilience through collaborative education,
training, research.
 
▪This is an unpaid internship opportunity. Applicant must be a student in an accredited
school or a program that will allow them to obtain university/college credit for an internship
class.
▪The selected intern would begin Fall semester (Sept. – Dec. 2017). This internship is
part- time with hours that fall within the standard work day (8 am to 5 pm). Hours can be
flexible within that time frame throughout the week.
▪The internship experience will be based at the Intermountain Center for Disaster
Preparedness located in LDS Hospital.

Experiences available
The intern will:

1. be assigned one or more specific projects during the internship. Will work independently or as
a member of a team to accomplish the tasks necessary to successfully complete the project.
2. produce an outcome that meets school requirements and demonstrates operational abilities
3. participate and be involved in a variety of learning projects: work with the members of the
team to identify solutions and perform tasks that accomplish individual and team goals.
4. attend department meetings and actively participate in knowledge sharing as it relates to
duties
5. gain knowledge and participate in the daily functions of the Center. By the end of the
internship, the student will have experience most aspects of a disaster preparedness center.
6. work with the ICDP social media to keep it current
 
Criteria for selection:

1. Students in emergency response or emergency management fields, who are in an undergrad
or master’s program at an accredited institution
2. Students in hospital administration, public relations, communications, or marketing who are
in an undergrad or master’s program at an accredited institution
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and other creative software
programs.
4. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
5. Strong analytical and quantitative skills
6. Strong project management and multi-tasking abilities
7. Self- starter and able to work independently
 
For Consideration:
 
Apply online at www.intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/. Click on Explore Careers and
then select Search job opportunities. Enter job #198792 (Intermountain Center for Disaster
Preparedness Internship) to access the application.  Student will need to upload their resume
and cover letter expressing their interest with their application.  For questions, email Barb Clark at
 
barb.clark@imail.org.
Dead-line to apply is 5pm, December 1, 2017
Please note application can close at any time, so students are encouraged to apply ASAP.

Notice of Intern Recruitment

Recruitment period August 21- September 30, 2017

Position open October 1, 2017-June 30, 2018

Overview:

The Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM) is seeking an intern in the Preparedness Bureau.  This is a part-time opportunity of up to 15 hours per week and pays $10-$12 per hour based upon capabilities and skill sets.  No benefits are available in this position.  Cover letter and resume may be submitted via email to jainsworth@utah.gov, beginning May 30, 2017, through June 16, 2017.  The position is open for 12 months (July 2017 – June 2018) and can accommodate multiple persons in the role but only one at a time.

The Preparedness Bureau Intern position will provide a working education of the essential functions of today's emergency management and homeland security industries.  The Bureau’s outreach and training activities will offer an opportunity to develop communications skills and gain experience in providing preparedness information to the whole community utilizing the multimedia environment.

A basic knowledge of personal and community preparedness is helpful and on-the-job training across the spectrum of preparedness topics will be provided. This team member will work with the Be Ready Utah programs (Citizen Corp, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Be Ready Schools, and Be Ready Business).  Assist with organizing tabletop exercises, participate in school assemblies and presentations, and assist with developing outreach materials and social media messaging.  They will also provide administrative support to the Utah Public-Private Partnership section (UP3), assisting with research and logistics activities.

The intern will assist with staffing of preparedness information booths and may be scheduled to represent DEM at safety fairs and conferences.  An occasional Saturday assignment is possible.  This position will be invited to attend all appropriate staff meetings, will be assigned a role in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and/or Business Emergency Coordination Center ( BECC), and will attend incident briefings. 

Other capabilities we are seeking from this position:   Comfortable interacting with the public.  Courteous, professional and service-oriented.  Must possess a valid driver's license.   Able to use common office software to prepare printed agendas, publicity fliers, rosters and databases.  Proficient in taking notes and writing summaries from those notes.  Assist with meeting logistics and able to lift up to 40 pounds. Knowledge/proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products, primarily Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is important.   Also, occasionally staff the front reception area and answer main phone line as the voice of DEM. 

This is a comprehensive learning opportunity to acquire essential work skills while simultaneously learning the critical activities of today's emergency management and homeland security industries.

For more information contact Matt Beaudry 

Email:  mbeaudry@utah.gov

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP POSITION IN THE USA

The position listed below is currently accepting applications. If you prefer, you can request to have a Custom Internship in New York City or Washington DC and we will shop your CV/ Resume around to different companies and organizations until we find one that offers you a position. Internships are almost always unpaid.
To apply for this open position, follow this link and click on APPLY NOW:
https://www.international-internships.com/?go=USAFieldSpecificPlacements
Type in the ID Code below in the USA Options Questionnaire to select this position

For more details please speak to internship coordinator Natalie Morton, natalie.morton@uvu.edu, 801-863-5743, They sometimes charge a fee for these opportunities so please see Natalie.

Paid Logistics / International Business/ Import-Export
Position Code: LogisticsNY
Company Profile:

A Global Import-Export Logistics company that specializes in international business and trade logistics. The company coordinates Air, Ocean and Land shipping and freight logistics for companies all over the world. The company is located in New York, on Long Island near the JFK airport.
Job Description:

The International Business Logistics Coordinator will assist in the day-to-day operations of Air, Ocean and Domestics shipments. This candidate will facilitate the proper handling and shipping of various types of cargo and assist the company President in international and domestic marketing activities.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities:

• International Marketing

• Market research to help establish new markets for the sales team

• Social Media coordination

• Creation of marketing materials

• Coordination of mailings and Constant Contact outreach

• Creating documentation such as B/L, Shipping Manifests, arrival notice, release notice, and delivery orders

• Adhering to all domestic and international regulations

• Organizing & collecting documentation from overseas agents and domestic shippers and receivers on a daily basis.

• Tracking shipments, scheduling deliveries. and updating responsible parties on the status of their freight both by phone and email

• Preparing rate quotes upon request from customers and agents
Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Trade, or logistics

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel with willingness to learn new software systems

• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task Capable of working effectively under pressure in a fastpaced, high volume office environment

• Excellent written and verbal skills, demonstrating superior phone etiquette and top-notch customer service.

Stipend:
• A $250-$500 monthly stipend will be offered depending on the candidate’s experience and background.