Intern - Vegetation Management & Forestry

JEA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plans

HSA and HRA

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

JEA is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in Vegetation Management & Forestry in Jacksonville, FL. The paid program provides hands-on HR exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to engage with field operations, data collection, and project coordination.

Qualified candidates are rising sophomores to seniors with a 3.0 GPA, pursuing Forestry, Agriculture/Horticulture, Geospatial Science (GIS), or Biology, and available to work 32 hours per week May through August.

Qualifications

• Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher (unofficial transcript).
• Pursuing a degree in Forestry, Agriculture/Horticulture, Geospatial Science with GIS focus, or Biology (botany/ecology).
• Ability to work 32 hours/week May–August in Jacksonville, FL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing schedules and budgets for vegetation projects and line maintenance.
• Collect data on tree and plant surveys using GIS or mapping tools.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors during field operations.
• Conduct field inspections of tree health and vegetation near electrical infra.
• Support administrative tasks including reports, databases, invoices, and progress tracking.

Skills

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Forestry

Agriculture / Horticulture

Geospatial Science (GIS focus)

Biology (botany / ecology / plant sciences)

Tools

GIS

Job description

Job Description - Intern - Vegetation Management & Forestry (13756)

Job Description

Intern - Vegetation Management & Forestry - (13756)

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

JEA is seeking motivated students for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This paid opportunity offers hands‑on experience in key HR functions while you build professional skills and connect with industry mentors.

Vegetation Management & Forestry

As a Vegetation Management & Forestry intern at JEA here is what you’ll potentially do:

• Assist in preparing schedules and budgets for vegetation projects, including right-of-way clearance and line maintenance tasks.
• Help collect data on tree and plant surveys, documenting conditions via GIS or other mapping tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors during field operations to ensure compliance with JEA’s vegetation management standards.
• Conduct field inspections of tree health, growth patterns, disease, and hazardous vegetation near electrical infrastructure.
• Support administrative tasks such as organizing vegetation reports, maintaining databases, reviewing invoices, and tracking project progress.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications
Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. (Minimum 3.0 GPA - unofficial transcript required)

Pursuing a degree in one of the following majors:

• Forestry
• Agriculture/ Horticulture
• Geospatial Science with a GIS focus
• Biology (with a fucus on botany, ecology or plant sciences)
• Ability to work 32 hours/week between May and August (Jacksonville, FL)

The starting salary for professional positions will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization. The starting hourly rate for positions with a pay step plan will be Step 1 of the corresponding union contract.

Work Locations

225 N Pearl Street 225 N Pearl Street Jacksonville 32202

Benefits Summary

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment.

• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
• Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
• Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
• Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.

To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.

225 N Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202