What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern, Procurement-Material Management (25-PROC-301006-139) position at DC Water Candidate Experience site?
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, Procurement-Materials Management | Job Code: | A0096 |
| 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: | Procurement-Materials Management, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance | Salary Schedule: | Intern |
| Cost Center Code: | 301006 | Grade: | Intern |
| Essential Position: | No | Reports To: | Senior Manager, Materials Management |
| 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 Procurement-Materials Management Intern will support the materials management team by assisting in reviewing and updating stock levels of various items based on usage history. The intern will also evaluate the usage patterns to identify items that can be discontinued from storage. Additionally, the intern will work on documenting day-to-day work processes and creating job guides to help streamline operations within the department. This role offers hands-on experience in materials management, inventory control, and process improvement.
| 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
Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in reviewing and updating stock levels for all items based on usage data from the past 12 to 18 months.
- Analyze usage patterns to identify items that are underutilized or no longer needed, helping to determine which items should be discontinued from storage.
- Help document day-to-day materials management processes and create job guides that will be used by the department moving forward.
- Use data analysis to support inventory decisions, helping to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Work with the materials management team to ensure inventory is maintained efficiently and meets operational needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable
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: |
| Experience in supply chain management or inventory management. |
| Experience with data analysis, specifically in analyzing trends and making data-driven decisions. |
| 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: |
| Strong data analysis skills to assess inventory usage and make informed decisions. |
| Ability to work independently and self-pace while managing tasks and priorities |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
| Not appliable |
| Required Languages: |
| English |
| Physical Requirements: |
| General office conditions |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| Familiarity with a manufacturing environment and understanding of inventory practices within such settings. |
| Warehouse experience, including knowledge of inventory tracking and management. |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| Preferred Majors: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration. |
| Preferred Skills: |
| Advanced Excel skills for managing inventory data, creating reports, and analyzing trends. |
| Familiarity with an ERP software system to assist with inventory management and data tracking. |
*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.
- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
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.
