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| General |
| Job Title: | Summer Intern, Data Science & Front-End Developer | Job Code: | A0106 |
| 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: | COO, Operations | Salary Schedule: | Intern |
| Cost Center Code: | 104000 | Grade: | Intern |
| Essential Position: | No | Reports To: | Director, Digital Transformation |
| EEO Code: | Administrative Support | Work Format | In-Person |
| 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 Data Science & Front-End Developer Intern will assist in the development of machine learning models, data science projects, and front-end development for data visualization. The role involves using PowerBI, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and GIS for data analysis and web application development.
| Essential Duties & Responsibilities: |
As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:
Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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: |
| Proven experience in project development using machine learning, data science, and programming languages. |
| 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 Machine Learning, Data Science, PowerBI, JavaScript, Python, SQL Server, and GIS. |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
| Not applicable |
| Physical Requirements: |
| General office conditions |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| Practical, demonstrable project experience in the relevant fields. |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| Preferred Major: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, or any major with proficiency in the required skills. |
| Preferred Skills: |
| Familiarity with advanced data analytics techniques, including machine learning models and GIS analysis. |
| Strong data entry skills and experience with record keeping. |
*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.
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.