Environmental Compliance Student Intern

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 Environmental Resource Permit Bureauand make a lasting impact.

Here is your opportunity to assist our Environmental Scientists in the review of completed wetland impacts and mitigation construction by reviewing records or asbuilt plans and conducting onsite inspections of completed projects to determine compliance with the permitted design. The District offers the Student Internship Program to provide students with real work experience and specific handson knowledge related to the chosen course of study.

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

• Ability to conduct site inspections of wetland mitigation areas
• Ability to organize files of record documents and use word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to review wetland monitoring reports and document onsite conditions of existing mitigation areas
• Ability to review aerial photographs and information on GIS/ArcMap
• Ability to draft correspondence for compliance ES staff

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.

Required Credentials for Environmental Compliance Student Intern

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Be at least parttime and currently enrolled in an accredited college university or other recognized educational or vocational program
• 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
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Credentials forEnvironmental Compliance Student Intern

• Experience interpreting and understanding engineering/environmental plans
• Experience with time management and project deadlines
• Experience communicating effectively with staff and the regulated public
• Preferred Degrees:Biology Environmental Policy or related degree
• 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 including work experience education licenses & certifications (if applicable) and application question will not undergo 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 between Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM out of the TampaFL office. Schedule is contingent upon the decision of the hiring manager and the successful candidate.

Travel Required

travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.

Accepting applications until May 2 2025 at 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.

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includesapproximately 10000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 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.

Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences association memberships and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.

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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 to the Human Resources Office Chief at 2379 Broad St. Brooksville FL; telephoneor(FL only); 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 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 District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.