Intern (Part-Time/Year-Round) - City

Safety Intern

Pay Range: 858

Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $22.50

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

Employees assigned to the Airports Department must successfully pass a thorough TSA background check including fingerprinting. Please read the Airports Department Notice of Criminal History Records Check and Criminal History Records Checklist available at the following link: Criminal History Records Checklist

This position is located in the Administration Division of the Airports Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The safety intern will play a vital role in supporting our airport operations by assisting with safety audits, participating in training sessions, and helping to implement safety initiatives. They will gain hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, incident reporting, and general airport safety procedures, all while contributing to a safer environment for staff and travelers.

This part-time position is used for training purposes in the field of public administration and in the specific operation of City departments. The position is responsible for providing standard research and administrative and/or technical support to an assigned City department. Typical duties include: performing a wide variety of administrative, project-related, department-specific, and/or financial assignments to assist a City department or division. This position may also be utilized for students and interns working part-time on special projects while completing advanced degree programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in Aviation, Safety, Risk Management, or Emergency Management related degree program.
• Currently possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Completed a minimum of five (5) courses in safety, airport operations, regulatory compliance, risk management, emergency management or related subject areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Previous internship, volunteer, or leadership experience demonstrating written and verbal communication skills in a professional setting.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If your rehire status has been coded "Not Eligible," "Eligible 3," or "Conditional," you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department's Employee and Labor Relations Division.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, actual or perceived sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical) and genetic information (including family medical history).