201003-009Summer Intern, Emergency Management

District Of Columbia Water And Sewer Authority

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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 Emergency Management	Job Code:	A0131
Supervises Directly:	No
New or Revised:	New	Regular or At-Will:	At-Will
Date Last Revised:	12/29/2025	Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:		Union/ Non-Union:	Non-Union
Division: Department Name:	Administration OEM-Emergency Planning and Training	Salary Schedule:	INTERN
Cost Center Code:	201003	Grade:	INTERN
Essential Position:	No	Reports To:	Coordinator Emergency Planning
EEO Code:	Administrative Support	Work Format	Hybrid

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 Emergency Management will support the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in advancing DC Waters emergency preparedness response and resilience initiatives. This role will assist with the development and maintenance of emergency plans support training and exercise activities contribute to hazard mitigation and critical infrastructure protection efforts and help coordinate Incident Management Team (IMT) readiness. The intern may also assist with stakeholder engagement data collection and analysis and interagency coordination with local state regional and federal emergency response partners.

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:

Assist with training and exercise planning including meeting coordination exercise facilitation support and administrative reporting.
Support the maintenance and enhancement of the emergency management SharePoint site to expand staff access to resources and tools.
Assist with emergency response plan updates playbook development and other emergency planning activities as needed.
Support DC Waters mass notification system by helping build message templates assisting with staff training and performing related administrative tasks.
Assist the Planning Section during activation of DC Waters Incident Management Team (IMT) by taking notes developing incident-related documentation and supporting briefings.
Support stakeholder engagement and coordination efforts related to emergency preparedness and response initiatives.

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:

General understanding of emergency management principles and practices through coursework or related exposure.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

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:

Basic project management skills including task tracking and coordination.

Strong reading and writing skills for documentation and communication.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Effective time management and organizational skills.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Not appliable

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Willingness and ability to work in various environmental conditions including outdoor settings during drills exercises or field assessments.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Coursework or internship experience in emergency management homeland security public administration or related fields.

Experience supporting training exercises or emergency planning activities.

Familiarity with SharePoint or similar content management systems.

Exposure to mass notification systems or emergency communication platforms.

Experience with meeting coordination note-taking and document development in a professional setting.

Understanding of infrastructure resilience and hazard mitigation concepts.

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Majors: Emergency Management Disaster Management Homeland Security Public Health Public Administration Environmental Studies Law Enforcement or related fields.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Proficiency in project management including task tracking and coordination.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible in dynamic environments.

Eagerness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven team.

*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:

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

DescriptionThe 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-r...

Description

General

Job Title:	Summer Intern Emergency Management	Job Code:	A0131
Supervises Directly:	No
New or Revised:	New	Regular or At-Will:	At-Will
Date Last Revised:	12/29/2025	Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:		Union/ Non-Union:	Non-Union
Division: Department Name:	Administration OEM-Emergency Planning and Training	Salary Schedule:	INTERN
Cost Center Code:	201003	Grade:	INTERN
Essential Position:	No	Reports To:	Coordinator Emergency Planning
EEO Code:	Administrative Support	Work Format	Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

Role Description:

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:

Assist with training and exercise planning including meeting coordination exercise facilitation support and administrative reporting.
Support the maintenance and enhancement of the emergency management SharePoint site to expand staff access to resources and tools.
Assist with emergency response plan updates playbook development and other emergency planning activities as needed.
Support DC Waters mass notification system by helping build message templates assisting with staff training and performing related administrative tasks.
Assist the Planning Section during activation of DC Waters Incident Management Team (IMT) by taking notes developing incident-related documentation and supporting briefings.
Support stakeholder engagement and coordination efforts related to emergency preparedness and response initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Key Working Relationships:

Skills & Qualifications:

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

General understanding of emergency management principles and practices through coursework or related exposure.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

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:

Basic project management skills including task tracking and coordination.

Strong reading and writing skills for documentation and communication.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Effective time management and organizational skills.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Not appliable

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Willingness and ability to work in various environmental conditions including outdoor settings during drills exercises or field assessments.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Coursework or internship experience in emergency management homeland security public administration or related fields.

Experience supporting training exercises or emergency planning activities.

Familiarity with SharePoint or similar content management systems.

Exposure to mass notification systems or emergency communication platforms.

Experience with meeting coordination note-taking and document development in a professional setting.

Understanding of infrastructure resilience and hazard mitigation concepts.

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Majors: Emergency Management Disaster Management Homeland Security Public Health Public Administration Environmental Studies Law Enforcement or related fields.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Proficiency in project management including task tracking and coordination.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible in dynamic environments.

Eagerness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven team.

Your Experience at DC Water:

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

Required Experience:

Intern