Metro College Intern - (DGMO) Deputy General Manager's Office

WMATA

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Job summary

WMATA seeks a Metro College Intern for the Deputy General Manager's Office in Washington, DC. This introductory, training opportunity provides hands-on transit industry work across operations, engineering, IT, safety, and planning, with rotations by department for up to 13 weeks of summer employment.

You will gain experience in data analysis, meeting coordination, stakeholder engagement, and documentation while learning to communicate effectively and work across departments in a fast-paced

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Applicant must be attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a discipline deemed appropriate for the position.
Must have completed their freshman year and be entering their sophomore year of college.
Intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
In cases where the internship is a progressive internship offering consecutive summers, the intern must receive a favorable performance evaluation for the prior summer.

Responsibilities

Compiles, reviews and analyzes data; operates a PC to verify, input and correct data for reports.
Researches data and assists in preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports; uses various reports to complete assignments.
Produces tangible work products such as presentations, reports, correspondence, and data visuals.
Reviews reports to identify problems and suggests solutions.
Participates in training sessions and attends meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings and working sessions.

Skills

Analyzing numerical data

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College enrollment

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Personal computer

Office equipment

Job description

Metro College Intern - (DGMO) Deputy General Manager's Office

DC, United States and 2 more (Hybrid)

Job Description

Marketing Statement

Are you passionate about public transit? Are you looking for an opportunity to work on high-profile projects? As an intern in the Deputy General Manager’s Office, you will gain hands-on experience supporting projects that help keep Metro moving.

The Deputy General Manager’s Office drives alignment across Operations, Infrastructure, Safety & Readiness, and the Metro Transit Police Department by managing critical programs, fostering cross-Authority collaboration, and representing the DGM on key internal and external matters. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of topics across Metro while developing valuable analytical and professional skills.

This role will support the Deputy General Manager’s Office through:

Data analysis and visualization across a diverse portfolio of projects
Meeting coordination, presentation development, and stakeholder engagement for cross-departmental initiatives
Documentation of processes and implementation of improvements

You are our ideal candidate if you:

Are passionate about public transit
Enjoy working with people and learning new things
Are a creative problem solver who can help address unique challenges

Job Description

This is an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands-on and practical transit industry work experience. Areas include but are not limited to: Bus and/or Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, Engineering, Police, Information Technology, City/Urban Planning and General business functions. The assignments are on a temporary basis not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment. The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

Principal Job Duties

Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern:
Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.
Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.
Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.
Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.
Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.
Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.

Other Duties

Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Responsibilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of personal computers and other standard office equipment.
Knowledgeable of computer software, specifically spreadsheets, word processing and databases.

Skills

Skilled with analyzing numerical data and to prepare reports.

Abilities

Ability to research methodology.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to establish and to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
and the public.

Machine, Tools, Equipment, Software, Hardware Required

Personal computer
Microsoft Office Suites

Supervisory Responsibility

Not responsible for supervising others.

Knowledge

Knowledge of personal computers and other standard office equipment.
Knowledgeable of computer software, specifically spreadsheets, word processing and databases.

Skills

Skilled with analyzing numerical data and to prepare reports.

Abilities

Ability to research methodology.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to establish and to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
and the public.

Machine, Tools, Equipment, Software, Hardware Required

Personal computer
Microsoft Office Suites
Office equipment

Supervisory Responsibility

Not responsible for supervising others.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or the possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Applicant must be attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a discipline deemed appropriate for the position intern is seeking.
The intern's major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the intern's major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the student had applied.
Must have completed their freshman year and be entering their sophomore year of college.
The intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
In cases where the internship is a progressive internship offering the consecutive summer opportunities through graduation, the intern must receive a favorable performance evaluation for the prior summer in order to be considered for each subsequent summer.
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