Summer Intern - Land Resources (9501)

Southwest Florida Water Management District•Brooksville, FL

37d•$14 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Work for Our Water Resources. Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources - water - with a summer internship 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. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real work experience and hands-on skills while supporting the District's mission of protecting water resources. This position is a 90-day engagement, working up to 40 hours per week. Summer Student Intern can participate in: Mentoring from experienced District staff District Training and Development opportunities Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program at least half-time and registered for Fall classes
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students
Upload Unofficial Transcript to application or profile
Have the availability to work near the maximum 40 hours per week
Valid Florida driver's license
Bachelors or Master's level program, or certification program

Responsibilities

Prescribed burning, special projects, timber management
GIS mapping of data.
Assist with recreation calls, trail counter management, volunteer data management, maintenance of day use areas.
Process Special use applications, audit data, scan data in to Land Data Stewardship applications, assist with ADA Special Use authorizations.
Provide a 3 to 5 minutes review of internship to Senior Staff at the conclusion of intership.