Safety and Emergency Management Intern

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location: Central Office,830 MoDOT Drive, Jefferson City, MO

Remote work from a MoDOT District Office will be considered for one position.

Two positions are available.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The safety and emergency management intern provides entry-level professional support for safety and emergency management programs and processes. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

• Works with either the Emergency Management Coordinator and/or State Safety Coordinator on assigned projects.
• The intern may be provided a specific project or projects as well as assist with ongoing projects in the Safety and Emergency Management Division.
• Reviews Safety and Emergency Management Division policies and procedures to gain an understanding of the roles of the Division.
• Attends an internship conference hosted by MoDOT.
• Develops presentations to provide a review of lessons learned from the internship.
• The intern will attend meetings, exercises, and be involved in daily operations to gain experience in safety and emergency management issues.
• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.
  
  

Special Working Conditions And Job Characteristics

• This is a wage, non-benefits eligible position, working no more than 1,039 hours per year.
• The typical working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  
  

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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