Regulatory Student

Overview

Work for Our Water Resources. Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). 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.

Support the District’s Regulatory Support Bureau (RSB) managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As part of the RSB team, the Regulatory Support Student intern provides mission-critical paraprofessional support for the business processes of the Regulation Division in permitting, post-permitting and compliance enforcement within statutorily mandated and District-established time frames. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: processing of permit-related information, processing documents using a variety of computer applications, data management, document imaging and ensuring documents are electronic records compliant.

This internship opportunity is not eligible for remote work; all work will be conducted in the District s Bartow, FL office.

$14.00 per hour

• Provides mission-critical paraprofessional support for the business processes of the Regulation Division in permitting
• Post-permitting and compliance enforcement within statutorily mandated and District-established time frames
• Processing of permit-related information
• Processing documents using a variety of computer applications
• Data management
• Document imaging and ensuring documents are electronic records compliant

Employee works in a standard office environment. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. May spend time out in the field in remote areas. Possible travel to other offices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Be at least part-time current enrollment 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
• Provide a copy of Official school transcript within 30 days of employment
• Valid driver’s license

• Organized, strong written and verbal communication skills, takes initiative, and basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Preferred Degrees:
  Business
• Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate

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, the District employment application. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week out of the Bartow office. Student Internship positions are not eligible for insured medical benefits.

Travel Required:

Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District s coverage area.

Accepting applications until June 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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.

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