203000-030Summer Intern, Occupational Safety
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Occupational Safety | Job Code: | A0083 |
Supervises Directly: | No | ||
New or Revised: | Revised | Regular or At-Will: | At-Will |
Date Last Revised: | 12/22/2025 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
Compensation Approval Signature: | Union/ Non-Union: | Non-Union | |
Division: Department Name: | Administration Occupational Safety-Central Administration | Salary Schedule: | INTERN |
Cost Center Code: | 203000 | Grade: | INTERN |
Essential Position: | No | Reports To: | Manager Safety Operations |
EEO Code: | Administrative Support | Work Format | In-Person |
| Who We Are & What We Do: |
At DC Water we provide more than 700000 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 Georges 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 dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.
| Role Description: |
The Summer Intern Occupational Safety will support the Safety department in various initiatives including coordinating safety training conducting safety inspections and creating reports for hazardous waste management. The intern will also assist in the creation of fire books support evacuation drills and help organize Safety Day events for all DC Water employees. This role provides an opportunity to build safety knowledge through OSHA ANSI Compliance FEMA and other safety-related programs while actively contributing to employee safety and training.
| 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:
- Safety Inspections & Audits: Assist in conducting field and facilities inspections to ensure safety standards and regulations are met.
- Safety Training Coordination: Support the coordination and scheduling of safety training sessions for employees ensuring training materials are up-to-date.
- Hazardous Waste Reporting: Help create and maintain reports related to hazardous waste management ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Fire Book Creation: Assist in the creation and maintenance of fire books ensuring emergency procedures are clear and accessible.
- Evacuation Drills: Support the planning and execution of evacuation drills ensuring proper safety protocols are followed.
- Safety Day Assistance: Assist in organizing and executing Safety Day events aimed at promoting safety awareness for all employees.
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 in safety-related tasks or a similar administrative role |
| Basic knowledge of safety regulations including OSHA ANSI or other compliance standards |
| Experience working in an office or field environment supporting safety operations |
| 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: |
| Strong organizational and time-management skills |
| Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation. |
| Strong written and verbal communication skills |
| Attention to detail especially in safety documentation and compliance reporting |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
| Not appliable |
| Required Languages: |
| English |
| Physical Requirements: |
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Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| Experience conducting safety inspections audits or working with hazardous waste management |
| Experience assisting with training coordination or event management related to safety |
| Familiarity with emergency preparedness or safety protocols |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| Preferred Majors: Safety Environmental Science Construction Management Emergency Management Criminal Justice Engineering |
| Preferred Skills: |
| Ability to work in both field and office settings. |
| Familiarity with safety management software or tools |
| Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA ANSI FEMA) and procedures for hazardous materials and fire safety |
*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 lifes most precious resource in the nations 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 valuesaccountability 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
