Safety and Quality Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program   gives students the chance to apply their education to real-world challenges through meaningful, hands-on projects.  Top candidates are well-rounded students from a variety of backgrounds who demonstrate inquisitiveness, team-orientation, excellence, and resilience.  At the time you apply for this announcement, you must be a degree seeking student who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution on at least a half-time basis.

SUMMARY 

General Description: This position is located within the Safety and Quality Department of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport. The position supports safety and quality programs within a technical and operations environment related to Spaceport activities including rocket launch and unmanned aircraft systems, including support functions such as operations, engineering, and logistics.  

Responsibilities and Duties:  

Interns will participate in operations, learn safety training and implementation, institutional safety, programmatic safety with an overview of how the department supports the overall mission of the Spaceport. In addition, they will review program documents and regulations adhering to OSHA and FAA, environmental standards to environmental aspects such as our water permits and hazardous waste efforts, AS9100 and quality control, system safety to include high pressure and medium pressure and other hazardous systems and chemicals utilized in launch functions. Personnel will become familiar with facility safety and fire extinguisher/first aid kit/spill kit/eyewash maintenance and testing, as well as real time assessment of hazards in the field and during hazardous operations.  

This position supports outdoor work in a hazardous industrial environment to include work hours outside the normal shift. 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS 

General Education  

College :  Current enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree program from an accredited college or university.

Major: Safety and Quality related field

Job-Related Experience: N/A 

Certifications: N/A 

Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary while operating a vehicle while on agency business. Must be able to transport themselves to MARS and its facilities (located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore near Wallops Island, VA). 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

Knowledge:  

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulatory requirements and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries from members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.  

Skills: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:  

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information to get others' attention.
• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to build knowledge and skills continuously; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demon