Student Internship - Undergraduate (FIRE Foundry Advanced)

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

Marin County Fire Department: Our employees are important assets in the actualization of our mission. They each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express our department values in their daily work. Click on the “MCFD” link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: MCFD

FIRE (Fire Innovation Recruitment Education) Foundry: The FIRE Foundry is a career pathway program designed to support community members through career exploration in the fire service and strengthen competitiveness for future employment as firefighters or related careers in medicine, public safety and environmental conservation. Click on the “FIRE Foundry” link to learn more about the program: FIRE Foundry 

Service - Teamwork - Operational Readiness - Professionalism

The FIRE Foundry is seeking a dynamic group of eight interns to be placed with specialized divisions to meet the needs of the department and community. Intern schedules and projects will vary depending on site location. Interns have the opportunity to develop hands-on, site-specific skills to gain experience and move forward in fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) careers. Hours may range from 20-40 every week. We expect the internships to start in January; it may extend to June 2027[. Site specific skill building may include community outreach, volunteer engagement, vegetation tracking, and more. These positions require the intern to have experience or education in these fields to be eligible.

Examples of Intern Placement Site locations:

* Office of Emergency Management - The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for disaster preparedness planning, developing community resilience in emergencies, GSI projects, and community outreach.

* Fire Administration – The administrative division is responsible for maintaining personnel records, coordinating recruitments, onboarding, tracking finances, invoicing, and payroll. 

* Public Information Officer - The communications team is responsible for developing outreach strategies, social media content creation, website management, and Alert Marin notices. 

* Vegetation Management – Responsible for oversight and management of vegetation projects, and regulations for Marin County Fire Department

* CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency) is in charge of administration, permits, inspections and enforcement of environmental protection programs related to hazardous materials.

* Special Operations – work with divisions and stations to update field maps to accurately assess safety routes, fire hydrants, and more.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate is a motivated individual with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the Fire Service and/or Emergency Medical Services. They are committed to focusing on a specific area of interest and have experience or education in vegetation management or public safety, e.g. fire, EMS, or law enforcement. They will successfully shadow and assist leadership in completing tasks in a timely and effective manner. The ideal candidate is able to perform tasks related to their specific internship and demonstrates strong alignment with the mission and values of the FIRE Foundry.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Work or education experience in vegetation management or public safety e.g. fire, EMS, or law enforcement.
• Principles of teamwork, field safety, and effective communication in a professional work environment.

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, and the public.
• Engage in ongoing education and training, including required courses, certifications, and professional development activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In accordance with state legal requirements, must be at least 18 years of age by the application filing deadline. (11/7/26)
• High school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• Needs to have recently graduated or completed a certificate program in the last 12 months or take a course during this intern period.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Ttravel between various County and business-related locations may be required. Employees and interns who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. Applicants are required to furnish a recent DMV driving record in their application. California residents can obtain an online California Driver Record at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr.
• Possession of a valid California Class C (Basic) driver’s license and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
  Special Requirements
   Ability to successfully pass Pre-Employment Conditions, such as controlled substance screen, medical exam, and complete a request for LiveScan.

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Joy Fossett at [email protected]. 

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.  The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.