WSS IT Management Intern

This is a one-year, full-time, paid Internship ProgramIMPORTANT 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 pay range listed above is effective July 1, 2026.Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an IT Management Intern to assist the Water, Sewer, and Streets Bureau in its mission of providing high quality infrastructure and utility services in a safe, efficient, clean and productive manner to a wide range of customers.Major Job Duties:Installing and configuring hardware, software, and peripherals to support business operations and infrastructure needs;Troubleshooting hardware, software, peripheral, and basic network issues;Managing equipment inventory and supporting County-issued mobile devices (e.g., Windows, iOS, and Android);Providing application support to end users, including generating reports;Assisting with maintenance of SharePoint and other application sites; andSupporting administrative tasks, including inventory management and document scanning.Location: Water, Sewer and Streets Bureau - 4200 28th St. South, Arlington, VAArlington CountyArlington 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.Interns gain hands-on experience supporting key County initiatives while participating in a structured cohort-based development program. Throughout the year, 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: Recent, 2025 and/or 2026 college graduates earning either a Bachelor's or a Master's degree* in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the Cohort Program (Sept. 2026) must have:* No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field; and* You may be a currently enrolled student in a Master's degree program related to the internship, but you must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours.Degree Requirements: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Management Information Systems, Business Administration with an IT focus, or related field.Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with 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;Familiarity with the Office 365 suite of products and have interest in and aptitude for learning new technologies and applications; and/orAbility to understand, troubleshoot and write basic code.Special RequirementsBackground 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.Additional InformationWork hours: This is a full-time, in-person position (40 hrs/week) Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 pm with some start- and end-time flexibility within those hours upon prior supervisor approval. Employees will be expected to be in the office at the discretion of the Supervisor and needs of the agency as well as to attend in-person classroom training.Applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts.Starting salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.All Cohort Interns are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental and leave.Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.#LI-Onsite