Environmental Student Intern 9020

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Floridas most vital resources water with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources minimize flood risks and ensure the publics water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in westcentral Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Water Resources Bureau

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) a leader in protecting Floridas water resources is seeking an Environmental Specialist Student Intern in support of the Water Resources Bureau. The Environmental Student Intern will support project managers engineers and managers within the Water Supply Section. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Water Supply Section and other Water Resources Bureau team members with statistical analysis data collection and other tasks associated with District projects and programs. At times the successful candidate will assist several project managers within the Water Supply Section and will need to be a selfstarter to experience the diversity of work the Water Supply Section performs. Tasks will include activities such as database entry data collection administrative processing calculations coding GIS processing and map creation. This internship opportunity is not eligible for remote work.

For helping to maintain our valuable water resources as a student we offer:

• Training and Development:Having a successful career takes more than technical training. The District helps our staff develop additional skill sets such as emotional intelligence time management customer service conflict resolution communications and more. As an intern you are eligible to attend these onsite trainings.
• Employee Assistance Program:Provides confidential assistance and support in a wide variety of areas important to an employees wellbeing including but not limited to work and life balance stress management coping with family issues financial advice legal and workplace problems addictions student loan assistance and any other personal issues adversely affecting quality of life.
• Wellness Program:Your Health Matters is designed to encourage employees to engage in healthier lifestyle behaviors through the achievement of health and fitness goals. The program includes classes on health and fitness topics District campus walking routes a fitness challenge tobaccocessation resources an ergonomics program discount programs incentives and other resources. Participation in wellness program activities is voluntary.

Compensation: $16.00 hourly

Essential Functions

• Compile data perform appropriate analyses develop and/or produce reports maintain data bases and prepare data for presentation
• Conducts field work to support water supply projects
• Assist with processing Public Supply Annual Report (PSAR) data
• Assist in the evaluation of the economic impacts and cost effectiveness of existing proposed or potential District programs
• Identify data gathered and analyze data flow for developing efficiencies solutions or alternative methods to improve data quality and data reporting
• Maintain a positive and selfmotivated attitude towards conducting data entry and developing tables and charts
• Ability to use appropriate software database and other technology

Working Conditions

Most work is conducted in a standard office environment. This position requires the ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Must be able to operate a District vehicle for two hours or more at a time. May be exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity as well as a variety of pests including mosquitoes and ticks.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.

Required Credentials for Data Analyst Student Intern

• Be at least parttime and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Maintain a minimum GPAof 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
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• Have the availability to worknear the maximum allowable hours weekly
• Experience with data collection data entry or database management

• Valid drivers license

Preferred Credentials forData Analyst Student Intern

• Preferred Degrees: EconomicsBusinessEnvironmental Science or Engineering
• Preferred Degree Level:Undergraduate

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete in full a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week 3 days per week between Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM out of the Brooksville FL office. Schedule is contingent upon the decision of the hiring manager and the successful candidate.Work will be conducted at the office for enhanced learning opportunities.

Travel Required

Yes.Infrequent travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area

Accepting applications until April 11 2025at 4:00 PM

About Us

Managing the water resources for westcentral Florida our district includes approximately 10000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a floodprotection agency our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users protect and preserve our water resources manage the water supply protect water quality and preserve waterrelated functions.

The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/DrugFree Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race color religion ancestry national origin age sex marital status familial status or medical condition. All recruitment hiring placements transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills knowledge and abilities and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures hiring and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries toor(FL only) ext. 4747; or email If you are hearing or speech impaired please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service(TDD) or(Voice). In the event of a complaint please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters/ADA.

The District participates in EVerify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I9 to confirm work authorization.

The Districtwill not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Required Experience:

Intern