Field Services Student Intern (9032)

Sarasota • Sarasota, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills, deepen your understanding of environmental resource programs, and collaborate with staff to achieve meaningful team goals. 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. In this role, you will assist with drafting professional correspondence, compiling and analyzing data from established resources, and comparing construction activities against approved plans to identify and summarize any deviations. You’ll also participate in meetings on regulatory matters, help route citizen inquiries, support environmental compliance inspections, and contribute to research that advances permitting and compliance efforts. This internship opportunity is not eligible for remote work, all work will be conducted at the District Sarasota, FL office.

Requirements

• Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS
• Have at least one year remaining in their respective program
• Have the availability to work near the maximum allowable hours weekly
• Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or other related Physical Science degree
• Undergraduate degree level

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, routes citizen's questions to applicable staff related to permitting and compliance matters
• Assist 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

Benefits

• Training and Development (including emotional intelligence, time management, customer service, conflict resolution, communications)
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential assistance and support in areas like work and life balance, stress management, financial advice, legal and workplace problems, addictions, student loan assistance)
• Wellness Program (classes on health and fitness topics, District campus walking routes, a fitness challenge, tobacco-cessation resources, an ergonomics program, discount programs, incentives)
• Compensation: $16.00 hourly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree