Metro College Intern Program - Business Intelligence Analyst - Military Veterans
at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
MARKETING STATEMENT
The Bus Priority intern will assist the Clear Lanes team improve the effectiveness of the program through quality control, data analysis, and GIS support. In addition, the intern will help the Bus Priority team review DDOT corridor plans, support the Better Bus Network Redesign rollout, and assist on other general tasks needed by the team.
Specific examples of work to be done includes:
- Keystone Project: bus lane / zone audit: The interns keystone project will a large-scale (500+ location) digital and field review of bus stop and bus lanes to ensure that the roadway configurations still match the annotations inputted to the Clear Lanes system.
- Data analysis: The intern will perform basic descriptive and comparative analyses on topics including:
- No-Parking Signs: Analyzing Clear Lanes ticketing data to ascertain the effect of improving no parking signs at bus stops in DC.
- Repeat Offenders: Review evidence packages from repeat offenders and classify vehicle types, registration.
- GIS Mapping Support: Produce maps on topics including for-hire vehicle drop-off zones, freight zones, and Metro service vehicle parking.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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.
For students hired as Summer College Interns, the following distinctions are made from the above provisions of the Student Intern description.
- 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.
- The intern should at minimum be a rising college freshman.
- The intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
- 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.
Medical Group:
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.
SUMMARY:
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.
MAJOR 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.
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.
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.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- Personal interview
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
Closing
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.
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.
Washington, DC
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, commonly referred to as Metro, is a tri-jurisdictional government agency that operates transit service in the Washington metropolitan area.
As a leader in the transportation industry, Metro strives to attract and retain top-quality staff to ensure high-quality service to our customers. One way Metro achieves this goal is by providing a worklife that fosters the motivation and enthusiasm necessary to succeed. If you're looking for job satisfaction, excellent benefits, and professional development, Metro is where you want to be.
Our Commitment
Since 2012, Metro has increased the size of its military veteran employee base by nearly 50 percent. Military candidates have been hired and trained for career opportunities as transit police officers, mechanics, bus and rail operators, human resources specialists, information technology professionals, and more.
Metro aggressively seeks to hire and retain top-quality military veteran candidates, and finds that hiring from the military community lends a strategic competitive advantage to advancing our goals. Metro has adopted a fully-integrated military recruitment strategy to enhance its military recruitment efforts. As part of that effort, Metro is engaged in regular employment presentations and info sessions on military bases, participates in Job Readiness Workshops with the Department of Labor Veteran Employment Services, and promotes career opportunities for military spouses as a standard component of all military employment presentations and networking efforts.