Undergrad Intern Bus/Mngt

The Hanford Fire Department (HFD) is seeking a Co-op Intern to support business management and administrative activities. Reporting directly to the Fire Chief, the intern will play a key role in facilitating the department's operations and ensuring efficient delivery to the Hanford Site community, including the Department of Energy and partnering contractors. As a full-service fire and emergency services agency, the HFD is dedicated to life safety and customer service in support of the Site's safe and efficient cleanup. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, capable of adapting to constantly changing priorities and managing multiple tasks concurrently. Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with all levels of staff and management.
Key Responsibilities
*Support business management and administration tasks for the Office of the Fire Chief and Hanford Fire Marshal.
*Schedule and prepare for business meetings, including the development of agendas and PowerPoint presentations.
*Prepare statistical documentation and metrics reporting.
*Create and manage content updates for the department's webpage and SharePoint site.
*Coordinate the facility pre-incident planning process and program.
*Update procedures, guidance documents and working documents.
*Coordinate office moves, equipment ordering, and excessing of unneeded materials.
*Support records management tasks.
*Coordinate monthly updates for the department's electronic safety log items and safety boards.
*Assist with tasks related to performance assurance, special projects, process improvement and business administration.

Basic Qualifications
*Pursuing a bachelor's degree in related fields of business management, project management, quality assurance, process improvement, change management or another related field.
*Must have one college term completed at an accredited college or university, must be enrolled as a full-time student, and live within a commutable distance from the Richland work location.
*Must have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or above.
*Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during breaks.
*Assist the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal with business operations and project coordination.
*Participate in special projects focused on performance, process improvement and operational support.
*Compile and report performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a personal identity verification (PIV) credential badge.

Desired Qualifications
*Proven ability to engage and establish positive relationships with others.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with team members and preparing documents.
*Interest in learning new applications specific to the work scope. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is preferred.
*Precision in handling data entry and documentation, especially when dealing with critical information such as emergency response procedures and compliance management.
*Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, such as tracking open actions, monthly reporting or documentation related to safety issues.
*Interest in learning all aspects of business management.
*Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rates:
Freshman: $18.26
Sophomore: $24.38
Junior: $24.38
Senior: $28.768

HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website:

In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered.

In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
Relocation Funding ProvidedNo U.S. Citizenship RequiredYes Clearance RequiredNo Job ClassificationSNE Shift Work RequiredNo

Equal Opportunity Clause

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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