Summer Intern, Fleet (25-FM-202000-026)

DC WATER

United States, D.C., Washington

Dec 27, 2024

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:	Summer Intern, Fleet	Job Code:	A0082
Supervises Directly:	No
New or Revised:	New	Regular or At-Will:	At-Will
Date Last Revised:	12/2/2024	Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:		Union/ Non-Union:	Non-Union
Department Name and Division:	Fleet, Administration	Salary Schedule:	Intern
Cost Center Code:	202000	Grade:	Intern
Essential Position:	No	Reports To:	Director, Fleet Management
EEO Code:	Administrative Support	Work Format	Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Fleet Intern will support the Fleet Operations department in various initiatives, including the Fleet Rideshare program, new unit acquisition, and planning for electric vehicle infrastructure. The intern will collaborate with senior management to develop policies and procedures, interact with managers and consultants to identify operational gaps, and provide fiscal analysis for departmental monitoring. The position will also involve the reconciliation of financial and contractual accounts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:

A real-world experience on exciting projects
Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders
Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead
Performance of other work-related duties as needed

Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Support Fleet Initiatives: Assist with the Fleet Rideshare program, new unit acquisition, and planning for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Policy and Procedure Development: Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine policies and procedures for fleet operations.
Business Process Analysis: Work with managers and consultants to identify gaps in business processes and recommend strategies to improve operational continuity.
Fiscal Analysis: Provide fiscal analysis and monitor department expenditures, ensuring that financial activities align with budgetary constraints.
Account Reconciliation: Assist with the reconciliation of financial and contractual accounts related to fleet operations.
Reporting: Generate reports on fleet operations, expenditures, and overall departmental performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Key Working Relationships:

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an

individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are

provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Experience working in an office environment

Experience with data analysis and creating reports

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Minimum Education Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program

Must have at least 30 credit hours complete

Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average

Required Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail in data management and report preparation

Organizational skills to manage tasks and meet deadlines

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Not appliable

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience in fleet operations or management

Experience working with fiscal analysis, budgeting, or financial reconciliation

Familiarity with fleet management systems or software

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Majors: Business Management, Urban Planning, Finance, Communications.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in analyzing data to drive operational decisions.

Strong understanding of fleet operations, including acquisitions and planning.

Ability to identify gaps in business processes and suggest improvement strategies.

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.

Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.

Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities".

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.