Water Resources Regulatory Support Intern

Opportunities; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness

Job summary

Southwest Florida Water Management District is offering a Regulatory Support Student Intern position in Sarasota, FL. The role supports permitting, compliance, and data analysis within the Regulatory Support Bureau, with on-site work and limited travel.

The internship requires part-time enrollment in college, a GPA threshold, and a valid driver’s license. It provides on-site training, wellness resources, and opportunities to contribute to environmental compliance research.

Qualifications

• Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• 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 citizen's 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

Education

Preferred Degrees: Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or other related Physical Science degree

Job description

Southwest Florida Water Management District is offering a Regulatory Support Student Intern position in Sarasota, FL. The role supports permitting, compliance, and data analysis within the Regulatory Support Bureau, with on-site work and limited travel.

The internship requires part-time enrollment in college, a GPA threshold, and a valid driver’s license. It provides on-site training, wellness resources, and opportunities to contribute to environmental compliance research.