Field Services Student Intern (9011)

Southwest Florida Water Management District

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is a government agency dedicated to protecting water resources, minimizing flood risks, and ensuring the public's water needs are met for nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida. This internship is within the Regulatory Support Bureau, supporting permitting and compliance activities. The intern will work with a variety of teams, contributing to the preservation of natural resources and enhancing environmental outcomes. The position offers opportunities for training and development in areas such as emotional intelligence, time management, customer service, conflict resolution, and communications. Additionally, interns have access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and a Wellness Program designed to encourage healthier lifestyle behaviors.

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
• Upload Unofficial Transcript to application or profile
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Degrees: Environmental, Geology or Engineering
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees