Field Services Student Intern (9043)

About the role

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Responsibilities

• Draft letters and reports requesting submittal of permit conditions requirements; compliance correspondence and internal memorandum
• Compile and review data from established files, databases, maps and publications
• Compare construction activity to construction plans and permit conditions, note deviations, prepare a summary report and recommendations
• Attend meetings and participate in discussions related to regulatory matters and corrective actions needed to resolve issues of noncompliance
• Respond to, or where appropriate, route citizen's questions to applicable staff related to permitting and compliance matters
• Aid with compliance inspections for the Environmental Resource Permitting, Water Use Protection & Well Construction Programs
• Research and compile permitting and compliance files, assisting staff with the research and coordination of completing assignments necessary to achieve team goals

Requirements

Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in High school, an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program

Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students

Valid driver’s license

Qualifications

Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or other related Physical Science degree

Undergraduate degree preferred

Skills

Experience with GIS

One year remaining in respective program

Availability to work near the maximum allowable hours weekly

Benefits

• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

Pay

• High School Intern: $13.00 hourly
• College Intern: $16.00 hourly

Schedule

• Typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week between Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, out of the Bartow, FL office

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

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Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The District does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).

In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.