THIS IS A PART-TIME, UNPAID POSITION; HOURS TO BE DETERMINED

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Under general supervision of the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, the intern will perform research to develop a local all-hazards plans for the High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID), Volunteer Management, Arbovirus diseases, and Medical Countermeasures, Mass Casualty/Fatality management. Identify how to fulfill or obtain resources which are essential to a local Health Department response. Research may require contact with regional agencies, county and city responders, and other jurisdictions in the state.

• Conduct research on best practices related to Community Preparedness
• Assist in the writing and formatting of plans.
• Collect and assemble data on Hays County and regional demographics.
• Communicate and coordinate with other county/state/federal entities.
• Identify Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) event considerations.
• Establish activation and demobilization procedures.
• Interact in a professional manner with the general public, inter-departmental staff, outside agency staff, and officials via telephone, electronic transmittals and in person.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires completion of two or more years of college.
• Requires above average GPA and recommendation(s)

• Class C driver’s license.
• Clear Criminal History required.