Intern - Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting

Description

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers paid internships, providing students with the opportunity to work with experienced professionals on assignments critical to building, operating, and maintaining transportation and infrastructure assets in New York and New Jersey. Assignments include hands-on projects where interns quickly become part of the team and help the agency with its mission of keeping the region moving. The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of first-class public agency.

About the Aviation Department:

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey operates one of the world’s busiest airport systems. Our mission is to plan, develop, provide, promote, operate, and maintain a unified system of safe and secure regional airport facilities, providing the region with unsurpassed global access and restoring the region to its preeminent status as the nation’s gateway for passengers and cargo and to do so sensitively for the community and the environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and refinement of standard operating guidelines for Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) personnel as it relates to health and safety under the guidance and supervision of the ARFF Command Staff.
• Aid ARFF Command Staff in developing an enhanced proficiency and competency program related to ARFF operations.
• Enhance programs in place to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify electronic tracking or improved systems to be employed by the ARFF Command Staff.
• Support the ARFF Command Staff with identifying and employing record management systems such as enhancing the utilization of the National Fire Reporting System for incident reporting and ARFF apparatus vehicle operational check out and inventory system.
• Create a centralized ARFF SharePoint site that can be utilized by all ARFF commands.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program through the 2024-2025 school year.
• Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region
• Interest in public service and or transportation
• Willingness to learn

Desired:

• Graduate student in Public Administration, Business, Human Resources, Fire Science, or a related discipline (undergraduate students will also be considered)
• Fire service experience which could include fire explorer, fire cadets, or Firefighter I completion
• Understanding of National Fire Incident Reporting System, emergency services, and incident command system
• Energetic and eager to tackle projects
• Ability to: multi-task; work well under pressure; translate ideas, data, and practices into a succession planning manual; and work as part of a team
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Adaptability
• Critical thinking
• Empirical research skills

Internship Details:

• The start date will be determined at the time of an offer (likely September or October)
• This internship will require 10 to 15 hours/week while classes are in session
• The format is expected to be hybrid, partially virtual and partially in-person at Newark Airport
• These details are subject to change

How to Apply:

• Click “Apply Now”
• Follow the prompts
• Please submit the following with your application:
  1. A resume that clearly indicates your expected graduation date
  2. A cover letter detailing why you want to intern at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.