<p>Work for Our Water Resources.</p> <p>Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources - water - with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).</p> <p>The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.</p> <p>Join our Engineering and Project Management Bureau</p> <p>Support the District's Design and Construction Management (DCM) Bureau by managing multiple tasks and priorities in fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Here is your opportunity to assist the DCM section by performing tasks for project managers, engineers, and management while gaining real-world work experience. Tasks will include activities such as field work, administrative processing, calculations, GIS processing, map creation, database entry, construction site visits, and data collection. The successful candidate will report to several project managers and will need to be a self-starter to experience the diversity of work in which the Engineering and Construction sections perform. Must be willing to work both in the office and field to meet the requirements of this position and experience what an Engineer in the Engineering & Project Management Bureau does on a daily basis.</p> <p>For helping to maintain our valuable water resources as a student, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Employee Assistance Program: Provides confidential assistance and support in a wide variety of areas important to an employee's 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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Compensation: $16.00 hourly</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Work includes elements of the watershed management program: Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of best Management Practices, and Watershed Updates. </li><li>Conducts field work to support watershed management planning projects. </li><li>Responds to questions from the public and consultants regarding surface water models and flood elevations. </li><li>Use Excel, ArcGIS, programming, and other software to perform calculations to solve engineering problems. </li><li>Compile data, perform appropriate analyses, developer produce reports, maintain databases, and prepare data for presentation </li><li>Assist with processing project manager and section manager requests </li><li>Assist in the evaluation of project management processes, project cost effectiveness of completed, existing, proposed, or potential District programs </li><li>Maintain a positive and self-motivated attitude towards conducting data entry and developing tables and charts </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Most work is conducted in a standard office environment. This position requires the ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Must be able to operate a District vehicle for two hours or more at a time. May be exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity, as well as a variety of pests, including mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.</p> <p>Required Credentials for Design and Construction Management Student Intern</p> <ul> <li>Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in High school, an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program </li><li>Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students </li><li>Upload Unofficial Transcript to application or profile </li><li>Have the availability to work near the maximum allowable hours weekly </li><li>Experience with data collection, data entry, or database management </li><li>Valid driver's license </li></ul> <p>Preferred Credentials for Design and Construction Management Student Intern</p> <ul> <li>Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio </li><li>Experience with data collection, data entry, or database management </li><li>Preferred Degrees: Environmental Science, Engineering or Project Management </li><li>Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate or Graduate </li></ul> <p>Application Process</p> <p>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 qualification.</p> <p>Additional Details</p> <p>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 Brooksville, FL office. Schedule is contingent upon the decision of the hiring manager and the successful candidate.</p> <p>Travel Required</p> <p>Yes. Infrequent travel, using a District vehicle, within District's coverage area</p> <p>Accepting applications until position is filled.</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 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.</p> <p>Apply Now</p> <p>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.</p> <p>#WorkForOurWater</p> <p>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 (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org.?If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA. The 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 employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.</p>