Airport Safety Management System Intern - Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $33 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 30,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

Denver International Airport (DEN) is looking for a Safety Management System (SMS) Intern to join the Airport Operations Safety Team in Summer 2024!

In this position, you will perform occupational safety and health work to minimize employee exposure to risk and injury, ensure compliance with occupational safety and health requirements, and enforce safety and loss policies and procedures within all of DEN's operations.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Pursuing a degree in Airport Operations, Safety Engineering, Industrial or Environmental Health and Safety, Physical Science, or other related fields
• Proactive and dedicated individual with a keen interest in safety
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work well in cross-functional groups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and understand various software programs
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Interest in Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement:  Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor’s, or higher degree in, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion).
• Experience: None
• Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
• License/Certification Requirement:  none

Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position:

• 1-2 page Resume (with most current information)
• Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence decision.

Optional Documents

• Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model with a required min 3 days in office. Employees work where needed to support business, at the Denver International Airport. We do not offer housing or relocation assistance for this position.

Internship Duration and Hours:

This is a 1-year college internship with a completion date of May 2nd, 2025, with a maximum of 30 hours a week.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until March 11, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible for best consideration.

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. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Position Type

Oncall

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$19.28 - $21.79

Starting Pay

$19.28 – 21.79 per hour based on education level

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.