201003-009:Summer Intern, Emergency Management

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 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 Summer Intern, Emergency Management will support the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in advancing DC Water’s 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  

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