Environmental Resource Permit Student Intern (9002)

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 Bureau
and make a lasting impact.

Here is your opportunity to gain real work experience assisting engineers in theEnvironmental Resource Permit (ERP) Evaluation Section by conducting investigations of waterresource related permitting and compliance activities. Duties include researching files of record reviewing applications generating correspondence construction inspection site visits verification of permit compliance and other duties/functions as 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

• Research files of record
• Assist evaluation engineers with monitoring the application tracking reports
• Review application and postpermitting submittals for 62330 Florida Administrative Code compliance
• Generate correspondence associated with ERP evaluation through the Districts Water Management Information System

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will require some field work (up to 8 hours per week). The remainder of time will be spent in the office assisting the evaluation and compliance environments vary by assigned business unit.

Required Credentials for Environmental Resource Permit 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 for Environmental Resource Permit Student Intern

• Preferred Degrees:Civil Environmental or Water Resources Engineering
• Preferred Degree Level:Undergraduate

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM out of the Tampa FL Internshippositions are not eligible for insured medical benefits.

Travel Required

travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.

Accepting applications until May 23 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.

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 to (352)or(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 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