About The Role

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking an Information Technology Intern to provide information technology (IT) application and equipment support. This position supports the entire department; however, most of the work will be supporting the Athletic and Facility Services (AFS) and Community Recreation (CRD) divisions. Specific tasks and percentage of time spent on types of work will evolve as solutions and business needs change.

Major Job Duties

Supporting the replacement and distribution of desktops, laptops, and other computer peripherals;
Assisting with verifying and updating DPR's asset inventory; and
Assisting with data cleanup in our Recreation Management System (RecTrac).
Generating reports using Microsoft Excel and Power BI to support data analysis and decision-making by department leadership.

Location: 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

Arlington County

Arlington County is an innovative local government in Northern Virginia seeking motivated candidates for one-year internship opportunities across multiple departments. These roles are ideal for recent graduates and current graduate students with limited professional experience who are looking to kickstart their careers. Throughout the duration of employment, interns work under the mentorship of senior staff, contributing fresh ideas, improving processes, and leveraging technology to enhance organizational effectiveness, all while familiarizing themselves with a public-sector environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of at least two years (60 semester hours) in a Bachelor’s degree program prior to the start date of the internship.

Degree Requirements: Information Technology or related discipline.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or above and some experience in one or more of the following:

G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts;
Configuring Microsoft Windows desktop and laptop computers;
Using Microsoft Excel, including writing basic formulas and creating pivot tables/charts;
Using Power BI; and/or
Understanding of relational database design.

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

Additional Information

Work hours: Part-time, Monday through Friday with teleworking options and some flexibility required to accommodate meetings, evening events, and weekend work. Final schedule and hours will be determined during interviews. This is not a fully remote opportunity. Employees will be expected to be in the office at the discretion of the Supervisor and needs of the agency.

Applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts.

The official title of this position is: Management Intern I (Non-Cohort)

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