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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.
Join our Data Collection Bureau and make a lasting impact.
Within the Data Collection Bureau and our Geohydrologic Data Section, you'll have the opportunity to assist with complex hydrogeologic investigations and technical work. The Geohydrologic Data Section develops and implements hydrogeologic investigations by participating in exploratory coring, testing, well construction, well repair and abandonments, geophysical logging, data management and reporting. In joining our team, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.
For helping to maintain our valuable water resources as a student, we offer:
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Compensation:
High School Student Intern - $14.00 per hour
College Student Intern - $16.00 per hour
Essential Functions
- Assists field geologist with data collection activities at core sites including describing lithology from core samples, setting up packer tests, collecting aquifer and water quality samples, and setting up and monitoring aquifer tests
- Assists with entering data into databases and spreadsheets. Reviews qualitative data of all information incorporated into the database and edits necessary image and text files
- Assists with data entry by reviewing all qualitative information and metadata incorporated into databases and editing necessary image and text files.
- Utilizes several GIS-related (i.e., ESRI) product to assist with creating maps, shapefiles, web viewers, field forms, etc..
- Assists geologists with report preparation, including generation of figures and tables
- Assists geologists with other office and field duties as needed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with a team of highly-skilled individuals
- Basic knowledge of the District's hydrogeologic framework and principles
- Understanding of geologic concepts related to stratigraphy, sedimentology, and physical/historical geology including the geology of Florida
- Basic understanding of hydrogeological concepts including aquifer dynamics, groundwater flow, and groundwater chemistry
- Ability to perform data management tasks including using spreadsheets and performing data entry
Working Conditions
Work will be conducted in an office environment or in the field. Work in the field is frequently performed at remote, undeveloped sites, potentially under adverse weather conditions. Frequent travel to well sites throughout the District may be required. Office work activity is primarily sedentary and the employee will need to have the ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Field work may include working in muddy, dry dusty or smoky areas. May be exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity, as well as a variety of pests, including mosquitoes and ticks. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 50 pounds. Must be able to occasionally bend, squat, crawl and reach above shoulder level. Must be able to operate a motorized vehicle for two hours or more at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.
Required Credentials for Hydrogeologist Student Intern Opportunity
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Provide a copy of Official school transcript within 30 days of employment
- Upload Unofficial Transcript to application or profile
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Credentials for Hydrogeologist Student Intern Opportunity
- A minimum of nine hours of college-level hydrogeology, GIS, or environmental/water-resource related courses
- Bachelors degree in Geology, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field
- Participation in a Master's Degree program in hydrogeology or related field
- Preferred Degrees: Geology or Hydrogeology
- Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate or Graduate
Application Process
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. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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.
Additional Details
The primary work location for this position is out of the Tampa, FL office.
Travel Required
Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.
Accepting applications until January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
About Us
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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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.
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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.
Salary : $14 - $16