Metro College Internship Program – Operations, Junior Data Analyst/Scientist

Washington Metro


Metro College Internship Program – Operations, Junior Data Analyst/Scientist

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Job ID:


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240594


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Location:


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DC/MD/VA Metro Locations


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Posting Open-Close


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10/23/2024


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11/06/2024


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Union


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FLSA


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Nonexempt


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Regular/Temporary:



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Regular


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Job Description


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MARKETING STATEMENT



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Operations at Metro is looking for undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in delivering transit service. This internship opportunity will allow you to work alongside Operations mentors and leadership to solve real-world problems that have direct, personal impacts on Metro’s customers and employees.



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    Example Majors/Degrees: Computer Science, Data Science



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    Needed skills: strong Python, R, SQL, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong interpersonal and writing skills, ability to think and work independently, ability to work with people from many different backgrounds


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    Locations: Assignments may include both office and field work across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area



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    Field duties may include interacting with the public, walking railroad tracks, working in bus and rail maintenance facilities, handling tools and equipment, and riding in Metro vehicles.


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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:


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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.


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For students hired as Summer College Interns, the following distinctions are made from the above provisions of the Student Intern description.


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    The interns major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the student has applied.


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    The intern should at minimum be a rising college freshman.



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    The intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.


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    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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Medical Group:


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Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.



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SUMMARY:


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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.



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MAJOR DUTIES:


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Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern:



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Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.



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Research 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.



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Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.



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Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.



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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.



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Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.



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Evaluation Criteria



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Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.



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Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:



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    Skills and/or behavioral assessment



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    Personal interview


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    Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)



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    Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)


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    Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)



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    Review of a current motor vehicle report


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Closing


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WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.


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This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.