500006-148:Summer Intern, Compliance

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority • Washington, WA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Summer Intern, Compliance will support the administration of compliance-related programs, including but not limited to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Workers’ Compensation. This role will assist with compliance processes, documentation, and clerical tasks while gaining exposure to regulatory requirements and employment compliance practices within an organizational setting. 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.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in employment compliance, labor standards, or workplace regulations through coursework, internships, or related experiences.
• 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
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• English
• General office conditions

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a government office or a private sector labor environment.
• Preferred Majors: Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Human Resources, Business, Sociology, Government, Civics, Legal Studies, Law, or similar fields.
• Strong research skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of compliance programs, including FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Support compliance-related investigations and reviews through documentation and record management.
• Help track and organize compliance cases and supporting materials.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Compliance team.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and organized compliance files and records.
• Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead
• Performance of other work-related duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees