Summer College Intern - Security & Emergency Preparedness

OCTA's Summer College Intern Program is a ten-week paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience.

As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking.

Under direct supervision, students will perform a variety of professional, entry-level duties to obtain practical experience related to their major field of study and interest, and the sponsoring department's current business operations within OCTA and the Transportation Industry. Employment will be full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the ten-week program.

An internship in the Security & Emergency Preparedness department offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research, analysis, and emergency preparedness within the public transportation sector. Whether you are majoring in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field, if you have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in emergency/disaster preparedness, this internship is a great fit. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects, including researching best practices in emergency management structures and virtual emergency operations centers, providing valuable insights that support organizational resilience. This experience will equip interns with practical knowledge and professional skills applicable to careers in emergency management and local government.

The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information on how transportation agencies structure their emergency management offices.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information on how transportation agencies, special districts, or utility providers develop, train for, and manage virtual emergency operations centers.
• Assist in developing recommendations based on research findings to enhance department processes and capabilities. Prepare summaries, presentations, or other materials to communicate findings.

Interest in:

• Learning the principles and practices of the Emergency Management  field.
• Learning the methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in the Emergency Management  field.

Ability to:

• Perform entry-level professional work
• Acquire increasingly complex and technical knowledge and skills
• Assume progressively responsible duties

Requirements to qualify for the Summer College Intern Program are as follows:

• College students must be enrolled full-time in a two or four-year college program, at an accredited college or university, and follow a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Students that graduate with their bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2024 or the spring of 2025, are eligible.
• College students enrolled full-time and pursuing a master’s degree from an accredited college.

Desirable degree program for this assignment is Emergency Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security or related discipline.

Special Qualifications:

• College students pursuing a course of study leading to an undergraduate degree must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better.
• College students pursuing a course of study leading to a graduate degree must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must submit most recent college transcript.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities:

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Positions in this class typically require:

• Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
• Requires ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
• Positions in this class typically require: Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Salary : $19 - $22