Intern - Fire Department (Part-time)

CLASS SUMMARY:

Supports the ARFF department as directed by the leadership team. Responsible for assisting with ARFF operations and planning efforts for the airport.  The incumbent is required to exercise initiative in applying education and/or skills, work semi-independently, be resourceful and systematic in approach to various assignments and tasks; may be responsible for projects or be part of a project team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Assists with reviewing, updating and ensuring department training is in compliance with all regulatory agencies.   
• Assist with developing and maintaining departments Uniform/PPE inventory system.
• Shadow Incident Commanders to learn more about ARFF Emergency responses and activities. 
• Assists with development of recruiting program for ARFF department
• Assists with revision of new hire orientation tasks books and training guidelines.
• Assist with implementation and administration of ARFF department’s record management system (RMS).
• Assist with record keeping of ARFF document retention items.
• Assist with maintaining ARFF fueling and occupancy inspection records to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Partners with management and subject-matter experts to support the ARFF department.
• Performs quality assurance checks on data, reports and presentations for ARFF department.
• Assists with constructing, updating and maintaining ARFF Department manuals, SOP’s, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Junior/Senior seeking a Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.  Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

•  Application of professional concepts of limited scope and complexity and/or focused projects.
• Microsoft Office products.
• Record Management Systems.

SKILL IN:

• Clearly and effectively communicating, both orally and in writing;
• Thorough working knowledge of office automation and business applications;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups;
• Using time effectively on key priorities and to provide information to people in a timely manner.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 

Light Work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.