Data Visualization Intern w/Dept of Energy (Salem, OR)

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--ODOE/Data-Visualization-Internship_REQ-58195

​Initial Posting Date:
02/05/2021

Application Deadline:
03/16/2021

Agency:
Department of Energy

Salary Range:
0,000.00 - 0,000.00

Position Type:
Contingent Worker

Position Title:
Data Visualization Internship

Job Description:
Are you interested in electric vehicles (EV) and the opportunities and challenges to support more EV adoption? Do you enjoy working with data and looking for ways to use data to tell a story? Do you like creating engaging visuals? If this sounds like you, put your education and interest to use at the Oregon Department of Energy!
 
ODOE's College Internship Program is designed to give students the opportunity to gain practical experience working in a state agency. Our agency focuses on a sustainable energy future – from renewables to resiliency to cutting-edge innovations. We are now accepting internship applications from students in accredited degree programs who have completed at least their freshman year in an Associate or Bachelor's degree program, as well as students enrolled in graduate school. 


Working at ODOE
At the Oregon Department of Energy, we're driven by our mission to lead Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future. We take this responsibility seriously, with a commitment to challenging work that makes a difference in the lives of Oregonians. We're looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about making change through public service. We want people who get excited about new ideas, seeing projects through, and being part of a team. With about a hundred staff, our agency is made better through strong collaboration and communication. We recognize each other's talents, respect each other's diversity, and count on each other's word. Above all, we have fun working together on behalf of the state. Energy is one of the most important, fastest-moving issues in Oregon today. Come join our team and work on dynamic issues that affect current and future generations of Oregonians.


Working for the Energy Planning and Innovation Division
The Energy Planning and Innovation Division prioritizes diversifying Oregon's energy mix, successfully integrating renewable energy resources into our energy systems, developing innovative approaches to saving energy, better managing our use of energy, and supporting statewide efforts to meet Oregon's future energy and climate goals. Through statewide programs and projects, the division provides policy expertise and leadership on topics such as renewable and conventional energy resources, alternative fuel vehicles, demand response, energy storage, energy efficiency, and energy system resiliency. The team supports promising initiatives to advance energy innovation – from providing grants to energy technology demonstration projects, to developing energy policy recommendations, to providing technical expertise on emerging energy issues. In 1999, we were the first state in the nation to adopt carbon dioxide emission standards. Today, the division plays a key role in informing greenhouse gas policy discussions and developing options to meet both the state's energy needs and climate goals.

This is a part-time internship opportunity, located in Salem Oregon. We anticipate up to 20 hours per week, allowing for flexibility with school schedules.

Duties & Responsibilities
The position will review existing data on electric vehicles and EV chargers and develop compelling visual representations of the data to showcase on the Oregon Department of Energy’s EV Dashboard. This work includes assessing the agency’s current EV dashboard and the related data sets to make recommendations for improvement and expansion. The position will offer creative ideas and solutions that add to the current information presented and develop these visualizations for publication on the agency’s website this summer.

Desired Attributes
The most successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work with large data sets and develop engaging options for presenting the data in visual form.
• Experience in developing data visualizations that tell a story or provide high-level information.
• Experience using Tableau.
• Knowledge of electric vehicles or transportation electrification.
• Using organizational skills to manage a project from start to completion.

HOW TO APPLY

• Click the "Apply" button above and complete the online application.
• Attach a resume.
• Attach a cover letter.
• Answer all the supplemental questions.

Candidates whose application materials exhibit training and/or experience most closely demonstrate the minimum qualifications and desired attributes of the position will be invited for an interview. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment and selection please contact Courtney Baker at [email protected] or call (503) 373-0051. If you need an alternate format in order to complete the application process, please contact Courtney Baker.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.