Safety and Health Intern
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
SUMMARY
The City of Charlotte Aviation Department is seeking an individual for the position of Safety and Health Intern. The individual will work under the supervision of the Safety Team. Candidate must be currently enrolled in recognized curriculum at an institution of higher education in Public Health or science related field.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applicants for this position should have the ability to perform the following tasks:
- Apply occupational safety and health principles to the Aviation worksite
- Analyze and determine trends with various sets occupational safety and health data
- Read and interpret basic regulations that impact safety and health management systems
- Be proficient with computer hardware and software including Microsoft Office and e-mails
- Create safety and health training tools
- Work indoors and outdoor environments
- Ability to work independently and accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree with major course work in a related field of study specific to the departmental and/or work assignment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.