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Environmental Resource Permit Student Intern (9022)

Tampa

Job Location:

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 21 August 2026 (8 days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Environmental Resource Permit Bureau

Gain real work experience assisting engineers in the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Evaluation Section by conducting investigations of water-resource 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 necessary. The District offers the Student Internship Program to provide students with real work experience and specific hands-on 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 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.

Compensation: $16.00 hourly

Essential Functions

Research files of record
Assist the evaluation and compliance engineers with monitoring the application and compliance tracking reports
Review application and post-permitting submittals for 62-330 Florida Administrative Code compliance
Generate correspondence associated with ERP evaluation and post-permitting compliance through the Districts Water Management Information System
Make site visits to document status of compliance with Environmental Resource Permits

Working Conditions

Work is divided between the field and office. Fieldwork 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 functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.

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
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 Credentials for Environmental Resource Permit Student Intern

Preferred Degrees:Civil Environmental or Water Resources 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 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.

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 September 4 2026 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 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free 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 pre-employment 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 34604-6899; telephone or 1- (FL only); or email .âIf you are hearing or speech impaired please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service 1- (TDD) or 1- (Voice). In the event of a complaint please follow the grievance procedure located at District participates in E-Verify 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 I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Required Experience:

Intern

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