OIG Investigations Intern Program | WMATA

Metro College Intern Program- OIG Investigations
Job ID: 221114
Location: DC-Jackson Graham Bldg-2nd Fl
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Close date:  01/28/2023

MARKETING STATEMENT

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations is looking for a unique candidate for an internship that is interested in impacting change within an organization.  OIG is comprised of talented individuals who investigate allegations of criminal, civil and administrative violations.  In addition, OIG conducts reviews of Metro operations that provide sound recommendations to improve operations.  The intern will learn how to conduct investigations, analyze records, and learn relevant investigative tools such as surveillance, computer forensic skills, interviewing, and how to conduct a criminal investigation by following rules of criminal procedures.

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 intern’s 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.

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.
• Researches 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.