Safety & Security - Hazard Assessment Team Intern

Description

The Hazard Assessment Team (HAT) will be in the field identifying and mitigating hazards.  The majority of your work will come from mid-July through the Fair as set-up begins.  The Fair changes every day so new hazards are presented.  You will learn to think on your feet and think creatively about solutions.  You will learn to think and plan tactically.

Responsibilities

1. Perform daily hazard assessments around the Fairgrounds to assess the risk of various event setups and behaviors of guests and employees and suggest solutions to help mitigate risk.

2. Coordinate safety and security needs (particularly mitigation tasks) for different events and projects on the Fairgrounds.

3. Assist with on-scene response efforts coordinating traffic and crowd movement.

4. Identify and mitigate employee hazards in regards to OSHA regulations and Fairgrounds policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Background in law enforcement or public safety preferred.