203000-030:Summer Intern, Occupational Safety

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.

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

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.

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.

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 mana