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Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment. The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.\nPrincipal Job Duties\nDuties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern:\nCompiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.\nResearches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.\nProduces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.\nReviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.\nParticipates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.\nParticipates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.\nOther Duties\nMaintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.\nThe functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. 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