Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Safety Intern (College) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4470320 THE POSITION Are you enthusiastic about ensuring a safe work environment? The Chief Executive Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking two interns to assist in the implementation of a fresh Safety Culture for the Department. Take action now and join us in our mission to protect PennDOT employees while they work.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK The selected interns will be responsible for helping to create job safety analyses (JSA) for specific operational tasks, updating safety databases, and participating in the production of safety videos for trainings, JSA, and safety talk videos.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSInternship Requirements: Must be a high school graduate or college student enrolled (or intending to enroll) on a full-time or part-time basis in a 2- or 4- year post-secondary education program for the fall semester. You must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
You must be at least 18 years of age. Special Requirement: This position requires a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License Preferred Qualifications (not required): Students in one the following majors: Health and Safety Industrial Hygiene Information Technology
Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.