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GIS Student Intern (9027)

Brooksville

Job Location:

Brooksville, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 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 Data Collection Bureau

Join the Districts Data Collection Bureau and support our Mapping and GIS Section in producing highâquality geospatial products and datasets that guide critical decisionâmaking across the this role you will create maps using ArcGIS Pro maintain and enhance geodatabases and work extensively with LiDAR and other Districtwide datasets. You will assist staff and the public with map and data requests contribute to the development and QA/QC of new populationâprojection processes and update key datasets such as the hospital list used in DCB HASPs. Additional responsibilities include performing quality assurance on orthoimagery and historical permit data as well as supporting various GIS and surveyârelated activities essential to the Districts mission.

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

Assist staff and the public with map and data requests.
Complete tasks related to preparing the next Districtwide orthoimagery acquisition.
Perform tasks supporting the development of new land use/land cover (LULC) analysis techniques.
Conduct QA/QC on Districtwide datasets including orthoimagery and lidar.
Edit and update historical permit data.
Carry out additional GIS and surveyârelated activities as needed.

Working Conditions

Most work is conducted in a standard office environment. Work activity is primarily sedentary with ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.

Required Credentials for GIS 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 GIS Student Intern

Experience with creating maps in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Pro and entering data into geodatabases
Experience with editing workflows and using extensions in ArcGIS Desktop
Experience with ArcGIS Desktop software and Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word and Excel)
Familiarity with LiDAR and orthoimagery data
Preferred Degrees:Geospatial Sciences or Geography
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 Brooksville FL office. This position requires work to be conducted inside of the office for enhanced learning opportunities. The District offers the year-round Student Internship Program to provide students with real work experience and specific hands-on knowledge related to the chosen course of study.

Travel Required

No.

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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