City and County of Denver · 13 hours ago
Tactical Planning & Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) COLLEGE Intern; Design, Engineering, and Construction (DEC) - Denver International Airport
Denver, CO
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$21.42/hr - $24.14/hr
0+ years expThe City and County of Denver is seeking a Tactical Planning and Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) intern at Denver International Airport. This internship provides students with real-world experience in aviation and workforce development while supporting the operational needs of various projects.
Non ProfitGovernmentPublic SafetyHealthcareHealth CareSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Helping create preconstruction and readiness checklists for upcoming projects
Joining site walks before and after construction to observe and document any issues
Participating in coordination meetings to understand how teams keep designs consistent, aligned with multiple projects and minimize passenger impacts
Assisting facilitate and document project updates in stakeholder meetings
Gathering information about construction routes and sites
Updating visual exhibits for easy distribution to stakeholders
Learning how construction affects airport operations by:
Assisting with discussions on potential impacts on stakeholders and the traveling public (like road closures or gate changes)
Helping document contingency plans based on stakeholder input
Summarizing how projects will affect operations once complete (e.g., staffing, budget changes, procedure updates)
Collaborate with a team of fellow DENterns to conduct discovery research on a key aviation megatrend. This includes gathering data, interviewing industry experts, and analyzing findings. At the end of the summer, your team will present insights to DEN’s executive leadership to help shape strategic innovation and prepare the airport for the future
Qualification
Required
Education Requirement: This position is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelors, higher degree in, or up to one year post college graduation
Experience: None
Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position: 1-2 page resume, Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence hiring decisions
FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment
Preferred
Interest in tactical operations problem solving to address unforeseen challenges
Interest in real world learning from operations and maintenance and their role in the construction process
Interest in building positive stakeholder relationships to gather insights, manage expectations, and drive informative project decisions
Curious about connecting the pieces of a project—like a puzzle—to ensure smooth coordination and align opportunities
Adaptability: Easily adjusting to changing circumstances and shifting priorities on short notice while balancing multiple tasks
Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in completing tasks accurately
Communication: Verbal and written communication proficiency
Initiative: Proactively identifying tasks and opportunities
Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with others
Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and 3-5 new skills, experiences, or tools you are hoping to take away from this experience
Benefits
Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan
Company
City and County of Denver
The City and County of Denver has adopted the "Adoption of Level Red-Severe Risk" Public Health Order, as amended by Colorado Public Health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.37MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety CommissionOpportunity Now Colorado"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-07-02Grant· $0.08M
2024-03-19Grant· $1.54M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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