Fairfax County OEM is now accepting internship applications for Spring 2015

The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is now accepting applications for the spring 2015 internship program.

The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management coordinates county planning, response, support and recovery efforts before, during and after large-scale events and emergencies. The agency is responsible for developing and implementing county-wide programs and projects that promote disaster planning, training, mitigation, response, prevention and recovery for all-hazards. The agency not only manages two Emergency Operations Center sites, but also coordinates numerous local and regional projects involving local, state, regional and federal partners.

The primary duty of the emergency management intern will be to provide technical and administrative assistance on emergency management projects. Duties may also include assisting staff with day-to-day operations in OEM, researching assignments and special projects, working in the Emergency Operations Center and attending meetings or community events that may occur outside normal working hours.

Application Process

Applications are due on Thurs., Jan. 15, 2015.

Interviews will be held the week of Jan. 19, 2015.

Internship begins in early Feb. 2015.

More info can be found here:www.fairfaxcounty.gov/oem/internship