Metro College Intern - (PLPD) Strategy, Planning and Performance

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

WMATA is seeking a Bus Priority Intern to support the Clear Lanes program during the summer. The role focuses on quality control, data analysis, GIS mapping, and corridor plan reviews to improve bus lane operations and reduce violations.

The intern will complete a keystone project evaluating bus lane effectiveness and developing quick-build improvement recommendations, while assisting with field surveys, enforcement support, map creation and performance analysis.

Responsabilités

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data.
• Researches data for and assists in preparing management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department, including presentations, reports, and data visuals.
• Reviews reports to identify problems and recommends solutions.
• Participates in training sessions and attends meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings and working sessions.

Description du poste

Marketing Statement

WMATA(Metro) is seeking a Bus Priority Intern to support the Clear Lanes program through quality control, data analysis, GIS mapping, and corridor plan reviews. The intern will complete a keystone project evaluating bus lane effectiveness and developing quick-build improvement recommendations, while also assisting with field surveys, enforcement support, map creation, and performance analysis to improve bus lane operations and reduce violations.

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.