About the role#
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is looking for a Well Construction Permitting Intern to join our team in Tampa. You will support our regulatory efforts by managing data, assisting with licensing tasks, and helping property owners and contractors. This is a part-time position that offers hands-on experience in water resource management.
What you'll do#
- Provide customer service to property owners and water well contractors.
- Perform data research within the District's official files.
- Manage data and documentation.
- Assist with Water Well Contractor Licensing tasks.
- Support team meetings through set-up, tracking, and documentation.
What you'll need#
- A High School diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or vocational program.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students.
- A valid driver’s license.
- At least two years remaining before graduation.
- Comfort with computers, mobile devices, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work both as part of a team and on individual projects.
- Undergraduate students are preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site at our Tampa office. It is not eligible for remote work.
- You will be scheduled for up to 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
- Some travel within the District's coverage area using a District vehicle is required.
- This is a paid internship at $16.00 per hour.
About Southwest Florida Water Management District
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is a government agency founded in 1961. It operates out of Brooksville, Florida, with additional offices in Tampa, Sarasota, and Bartow. The organization manages water resources across west-central Florida. Its primary work involves flood protection, resource conservation, and water regulation for the region. The agency employs approximately 510 people.
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