Environmental Resource Permit Student Intern (9016)

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 west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Support the Districts ERP Bureau managing multiple tasks and priorities in fast-paced team-oriented environment. As a Student Intern you will work alongside professional engineers in the ERP Evaluation and Compliance Section to help safeguard Floridas wetlands waterways and natural systems.

For helping to maintain our valuable water resources 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 on-site trainings.
• Employee Assistance Program:Provides confidential assistance and support in a wide variety of areas important to an employees well-being 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 tobacco-cessation resources an ergonomics program discount programs incentives and other resources. Participation in wellness program activities is voluntary.

• Conduct investigations into waterâresource permitting and compliance activities gaining exposure to how the District evaluates environmental impacts and regulatory requirements.
• Research and analyze files of record including historical permits engineering plans compliance reports and related documentation.
• Review permit applications to ensure completeness accuracy and alignment with environmental and regulatory standards.
• Generate professional correspondence such as review letters followâup requests and internal summaries used by engineers and compliance staff.
• Participate in construction inspection site visits to observe field conditions document project progress and compare observed work with permitted plans.
• Verify permit compliance by helping assess whether construction activities meet required environmental protection measures.
• Perform additional support functions as needed to help the ERP Evaluation and Compliance team achieve its project and regulatory goals.

Employee works in a standard office environment. Occasional travel usually during the workday may be required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. May spend time out in the field in remote areas. Possible travel to other offices. Occasionally required to drive automotive vehicle for 2 hours or more at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours or required to be on call including on nights weekends or holidays to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

• High School Diploma
• 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
• Valid drivers license

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

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 may be granted for those applicants who are within 30 days of graduation. If selected candidate is not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

This position is typically scheduled to work up to 25 hours per week Monday to Friday out of the Tampa FL office.

travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.

Accepting applications until August 12 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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 flood-protection 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 water-related 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.

Required Experience:

Intern