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Form of workThe Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has two (2) openings for an Emergency Management Internsin the Emergency Management Department.
Position Summary:
Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship
Dates: May 06, 2024 - August 02, 2024
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour.
The intern will support the department with the initiatives that are tied to the BWL Strategic Plan. Priority 4: Operational Resiliency and Continuous Improvement. The intern(s) will assist in the design and facilitation of training exercises. Emergency Management Training and Exercise Assistant Intern at our offices will learn from, and be supervised by, a mentor of the Emergency Management Department.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and facilitate an Emergency Operation Center Staff functional exercise.
- Designing a series of drills and exercises related to Emergency Management and Business Continuity principles.
- Develop and facilitate BWL wide communication exercise(s)
- Reviewing policies, procedures and Emergency Plans for accuracy and proper distribution and filing.
- Assist in the facilitation of various drills and exercises related to Business Continuity and Emergency Planning.
- File management of training and exercises related documentation.
- Assist with the integration of Emergency Management needs into other department initiatives/project, as applicable (e.g., HRIS, Incident Investigations, Supply Chain management, etc.) Required to follow and enforce BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment as required.
- Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by the Emergency Manager, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
- Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Specifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with a focus on business management, Emergency Management or a related field with junior or senior status during the summer of 2024.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
- Employees are required to follow the BWL Safety Manual and wear required personal protective equipment, adhere to BWL safety rules and regulations, attend all training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL, or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
- Normal office and occasional field work.
- Field conditions may include potential for heat, cold, dust, and/or noise.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.
- Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).
Why Should You Apply?
- Skills development, and opportunity for professional growth
- Tours to BWL facilities and other local companies
- Volunteering opportunities
- Networking opportunities
- Satisfaction of delivering high-quality, essential services to the people of greater Lansing
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
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