Field Services Student Intern (9032)

Southwest Florida Water Management District • Sarasota, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship opportunity is with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) in their Regulatory Support Bureau. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting essential regulatory, permitting, and compliance functions. Responsibilities include drafting professional correspondence, compiling and analyzing data, comparing construction activities against approved plans, participating in meetings, routing citizen inquiries, supporting environmental compliance inspections, and contributing to research. This role offers an opportunity to develop practical skills, deepen understanding of environmental resource programs, and collaborate with staff. This internship is not eligible for remote work and 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
• Must be able to work no more than 25 hours per week
• Must be available to work between Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Must have at least one year remaining in their respective program
• Must have the availability to work near the maximum allowable hours weekly

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS
• Preferred Degrees: Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or other related Physical Science degree
• Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate

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 for work/life balance, stress management, family issues, financial advice, legal/workplace problems, addictions, student loan assistance)
• Wellness Program ('Your Health Matters' encourages healthier lifestyle behaviors through health and fitness goals, classes, walking routes, fitness challenge, tobacco-cessation resources, ergonomics program, discount programs, incentives)
• Flexible work schedules (mentioned in 'About Us' section)

What This Job Offers

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