Field Services Student Intern (9014)
Field Services Student Intern (9014)
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Job Description
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 Regulatory Support Bureau
Support the Districts Regulatory Support Bureau managing multiple tasks and priorities in fastpaced teamoriented environment. You will have the opportunity to gain real work experience by assisting with technical work supporting permitting and compliance activities for the Regulatory Support Bureau and Field Services Section. The District offers the Student Internship Program to provide students with real work experience and specific handson knowledge related to the chosen course of 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
Work with District Regulatory Support Bureau and Field Services Section staff to:
- 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 citizens 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
Working Conditions
Work is divided between the field and is frequently conducted under adverse weather conditions and may involve remote undeveloped and/or isolated sites. Work may be conducted on or around open water wetlands or marshes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential environments vary by assigned business unit.
Required Credentials for Regulatory Support Student Intern
- Be at least parttime and currently enrolled in High school 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 at least one year remaining in their respective program
- Have the availability to worknear the maximum allowable hours weekly
- Valid drivers license
Preferred Credentials forRegulatory Support Student Intern
- Experience with GIS
- Preferred Degrees: Engineering Geology or Environmental Science
- Preferred Degree Level:Undergraduate
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 Brooksville FL office. Schedule is contingent upon the decision of the hiring manager and the successful will be conducted inside of the office for enhanced learning opportunities.
Travel Required
Yes. Infrequent travel using a District vehicle within Districts coverage area
Accepting applications until May 16 2025 at 4:00 PM
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; telephone (352)or(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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
