Office of Emergency Services (OES) Specialist - Intern

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Office of Emergency Services (OES) Specialist - Intern

Description

Job Details

Under general direction, assists with the County of Lake Office of Emergency Services (Lake OES) programs and functions; provides analytical, paraprofessional, technical, and administrative support work to Lake OES; and performs related duties as assigned.

EXTRA HELP - TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENT
A temporary extra-help work assignment is determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations.

• Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range.
• Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked.
• Extra Help Employees are only entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays.
• Extra Help Employees do not have status.
• Extra Help Employees are temporary and may be terminated at any time based on department need.

EXTRA-HELP APPOINTMENT

Extra help positions are limited to no more than 25 hours per week (unless a position is considered seasonal) and no more than 900 hours per fiscal year.

SEASONAL EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEE
Extra help seasonal employees must perform work tied to an actual season and will not perform any work for at least 26 consecutive weeks between seasons. The seasonal employee definition is subject to change as defined by the IRS and Affordable Care Act.

• Seasonal employees may work 40 hours a week for up to 26 consecutive weeks and;
• Seasonal employees must be terminated for the 26 weeks they are not performing any work.

CalPERS RETIRED ANUITANT ASSIGNMENT

A Retired Annuitant is a CalPERS retiree employed by the County on an at-will basis, with specific restrictions to protect their retirement allowance (pension payments). Examples of assignment for a Retired Annuitant are work to eliminate a backlog, work on a special project, and work that is in excess of what regular staff can do. Retired Annuitant are subject to work under Limited-Duration. The employment is expected to end once the specific task or project they were hired to complete is finished. All work restriction is governed by Government Code (G.C.) sections 21224, 21229, and 21221(h).

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants should have graduated high school and be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a college or university program such as Emergency Management, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Communications, or a related field.

An interest in emergency services, public safety, or disaster planning, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required, and familiarity with Canva or web content tools is a plus.

Candidates should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Willingness to complete FEMA online training courses (e.g., ICS 100/200, NIMS 700/800) during internship period.
• May be required to pass a background check depending on assignment.

General Recruitment Information

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES SPECIALIST INTERN

Overview The Lake County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is seeking a motivated college student intern to support emergency management efforts. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in emergency management coordination, emergency preparedness, disaster response planning, and public outreach. You will work alongside emergency management professionals, assist with critical projects, and gain valuable exposure to local government operations.

Special Project Objective Students are encouraged to apply for a specific Special Project area that aligns with their educational and career goals:
Planning and Exercise: Provide assistance to OES with a focus on emergency operations plan development, tabletop exercises and after-action review. Community Preparedness: Provide assistance to OES with a focus on active and planned engagement with stakeholders to enhance community preparedness and outreach. Field Research Project: A project developed under the supervision of an instructor for credit and approved by the Office of Emergency Services related to any phase of emergency management and that the final report will inform OES planning and decision making.
Key Responsibilities Intern will work with the OES Manager to set the goal(s) and arrange their schedule to achieve the agreed upon goals. While the Special Project will be the main focus of the Internship, Intern is required to support the Office as needed which may include any or all of the following:

• Support of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) if activated
• Participation and engagement with community outreach events
• Other office duties identified related to emergency management which could include:

• • Collect and analyze data related to local hazards, response activities, or emergency planning.
  • Provide general administrative support including taking meeting notes, preparing correspondence, and organizing project files.
  • Help maintain OES websites and social media accounts with timely updates and content.
  • Support disaster response activities (e.g., staffing the Emergency Operations Center during exercises or activations).
  • Assist in grant research, documentation, and reporting.

Training Provided The Office of Emergency Services will provide an initial orientation along with ongoing training and learning opportunities to ensure the internship is both educational and vocational. Through direct, one-on-one mentorship with the OES Manager, the intern will gain practical skills, industry insight, and personalized guidance to support their growth in the field of emergency management.

Preferred Qualifications Applicants should have graduated high school and be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a college or university program such as Emergency Management, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Communications, or a related field. They should have an interest in emergency services, public safety, or disaster planning, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required, and familiarity with Canva or web content tools is a plus. Candidates should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Willingness to complete FEMA online training courses (e.g., ICS 100/200, NIMS 700/800) during internship period.
• May be required to pass a background check depending on assignment.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents may also

be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents in this classification are expected to be available to respond to local disasters and/or emergency situations outside of scheduled work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary, which may include overnight trips.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer ” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.

Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$23.52 - $28.58 Hourly