Field Services Student Intern (9043)

Southwest Florida Water Management District • Bartow, FL

9d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is a government agency focused on protecting water resources, minimizing flood risks, and ensuring public water needs are met for nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida. This internship is within the Regulatory Support Bureau, offering hands-on experience in regulatory, permitting, and compliance functions. Interns will assist with drafting correspondence, compiling and analyzing data, comparing construction activities against approved plans, participating in meetings, routing inquiries, supporting inspections, and contributing to research. This role is not eligible for remote work and provides an opportunity to develop practical skills and understanding of environmental resource programs.

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

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
• 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 (on-site trainings)
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential assistance and support in various areas including work/life balance, stress management, financial advice, legal and workplace problems, addictions, student loan assistance)
• Wellness Program (health and fitness goals, classes, walking routes, fitness challenge, tobacco-cessation resources, ergonomics program, discount programs, incentives)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED