Job Abstract

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $325 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS), and Transportation.

• Assist with coordinating with inter-departmental staff and external agencies to develop and update city-wide emergency management plans and policies.
• Participate in planning and executing training programs, exercises and emergency operations drills to prepare city departments to effectively respond to emergencies.
• Conduct research regarding emergency management programs and best practices for inclusion in emergency and disaster management plans.
• Develop public informational materials and assist with conducting public education presentations on emergency management programs.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring budget allocations and expenditures and participate in the preparation of grant document submissions.
• Assist with establishing timelines and processes to track and monitor projects and the accomplishment of key objectives.

• Internship positions are best suited for undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates with a background in emergency management, homeland security, public safety, public administration, public relations, or communications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in the field of emergency management.
• Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations and/or activations.
• Good organizational skills, work experience using software programs, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc., and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to advance to the next stage in the recruitment process, which will consist of an oral appraisal interview with the Fire Department

The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:
Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.