What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management – Operations – (6 Month College Internship) – Denver International Airport position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
Who We Are
The Denver International Airport (DEN) Operations division is actively seeking an Emergency Management DENtern to contribute to their division. As part of DEN's Strategic Plan, Vision 100, which envisions reaching 100 million annual passengers, The Emergency Management and Communication Center Section plays a pivotal role in transforming the aviation industry. The Emergency Management team develops both in-person and computer-based training as well as conducts Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training and exercises. This team manages the multi-year training exercise program and oversees and assist with preparing for and conducting all emergency management exercises at the airport. The Emergency Management team also staffs the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with a duty manager for 15 hours a day and is responsible as the Incident Commander (IC) or EOC Manager for airport incidents
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive pay rate to commensurate with education. The salary range for this position is $20.92 – $23.64, based on education. Denver International Airport emerging talent positions are required to attend all sessions of professional development within the cohort model. You will be onboarded with a cohort of peers to begin to help you develop your network across the aviation industry.
As an intern you will get to experience working on projects such as :
Ideal Candidate Summary
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following skills, characteristics, and interest :
- A strong interest in entering the field of emergency management, seeking to gain emergency preparedness skills, or exposure into aviation emergency response principles
- For someone seeking to gain project or program management skills, innovation, professional development, and the chance to shape an emergency preparedness program within an airport environment
Minimum Qualifications
Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position :
Optional Documents
Location Flexibility
This is an in-person position with a required 5 days in the office. Employees work where needed to support business at the Denver International Airport. We do not offer housing or relocation assistance for this position.
Internship Duration and Hours :
This position has an expected start date of June 2, 2025, with an end date of December 5, 2025. This position is expected to work no more than 39 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.
Position Type
On call
Application Deadline :
This position will accept applications from February 10th until February 22nd at 11 : 59pm. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
FBI Background Check : FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and / or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical / drug test may be required.
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About Everything Else
Job Profile
TA3182 Professional Technical Intern
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Position Type
Oncall
Position Salary Range
20.92 - $23.64
Starting Pay
Agency
Denver International Airport
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Salary : $21 - $24
