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Field Services Student Intern (9032)

Sarasota

Job Location:

Sarasota, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 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 Regulatory Support Bureau

Support the Districts Regulatory Support Bureau and gain handsâon experience supporting essential regulatory permitting and compliance this role you will assist with drafting professional correspondence compiling and analyzing data from established resources and comparing construction activities against approved plans to identify and summarize any deviations. Youll also participate in meetings on regulatory matters help route citizen inquiries support environmental compliance inspections and contribute to research that advances permitting and compliance efforts. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills deepen your understanding of environmental resource programs and collaborate with staff to achieve meaningful team goals. This 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 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

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 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.

Required Credentials for Regulatory Support Student Intern

Be at least part-time 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
Valid drivers license

Preferred Credentials forRegulatory Support Student Intern

Experience with GIS
Have at least one year remaining in their respective program
Have the availability to worknear the maximum allowable hours weekly
Preferred Degrees: Engineering Geology Environmental Science or other related Physical Science degree
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 Sarasota FL office. The Districts Student Internship Program is a year-round program. Therefore this position is not strictly a summer internship position. Each semester work schedules can be adjusted depending on the students class schedule.

Travel Required

Yes. Infrequent travel using a District vehicle within Districts coverage area

Accepting applications until August 28 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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