Metro College Intern- (PFDR) Strategy Planning and Performance

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WMATA is offering an introductory internship designed for college and graduate students in Washington, DC. The program provides hands-on work experience across departments such as Bus/Rail Operations, Safety, IT, Planning and General business functions, with up to 13 weeks in summer.

Interns rotate to departments based on their major and are supervised by an executive or designee, gaining exposure to transit operations and project development while contributing to documentation and coordination

Formación

• Enrollment in a college or graduate program.
• Participation in a summer internship not to exceed thirteen weeks.

Responsabilidades

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data; input and correct data for reports.
• Researches data for management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Produces work products such as presentations, reports, and project plans for the assigned department.
• Reviews reports to identify problems and suggests solutions under supervision.
• Attends training sessions and meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Leads departmental meetings and working sessions as appropriate.

Descripción del empleo

Marketing Statement:

Business Efficiency & Compliance Monitoring supports the operations of Strategy, Planning, and Performance by coordinating cross-departmental initiatives, providing guidance on regulatory matters, ensuring proper documentation of policies and procedures, and continuously striving to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of

departmental operations. We are seeking an intern to assist with departmental support and project development.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects, assist with internal coordination, engage with various stakeholders, and help with documentation and management tasks. We welcome innovative candidates capable of making meaningful contributions that positively impact the agency.

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.