Internship - Environmental (Public Works)

                  JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN INTERN - ENVIRONMENTAL (PUBLIC WORKS)!

Title: Internship - Environmental (Public Works)

Department:  Public Works

Hourly rate: $11.00 - $18.50

Location: New Port Richey, Florida

Job Type: Temporary

Closing Date: Thu. 06/05/25 11:59 PM Eastern Time

General Description: Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern with the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) – Department of Public Works Environmental Division and giving back to your community! In Pasco County, we strive to provide excellent public services that meet the needs of our citizens and enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors.

This position offers interns an opportunity to get to know more about the Pasco County BOCC Government and the Department of Public Works. Interns will have an opportunity to shadow team members in their daily job functions and learn through a hands-on experience. If you are interested in learning more about Pasco County BOCC Government and the Department of Public Works, we encourage you to apply with us today!

Essential Job Functions: Interns for the Pasco County BOCC Government – Department of Public Works Environmental Division will embark on an internship that will provide students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained from the classroom in a hands-on, professional environment. They will assist in researching and conducting special projects as assigned. We offer two focus areas dependent on experience:
 
Coastal Engineering: Assigned duties will include research and documentation to produce data for input or reports, assisting field collection and verification of data, and performance of other duties as assigned.
 
NPDES: Assigned duties will include research and documentation to produce data for input or reports, assisting with education programs such as Adopt-A-Road, the Lake and Pond Management Program, and other NPDES stormwater permit projects as assigned.  
 
The internship will mutually benefit the Pasco County BOCC and provide students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained. Interns will be expected to work an expected 12-20 hours a week, depending on course load and departmental needs. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 lbs. or more.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Engineering interns must have basic knowledge of engineering practices.
• Knowledge of, ArcGIS Pro, water quality parameters and processes, basic principles of data integrity.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Ability to analyze assigned problems, gather and organize data, and arrive at valid conclusions.
• Ability to work well with others and possess strong communication/customer service skills.

Minimum Requirements:

PHYSICAL SKILLS:  Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 lbs. or more. Field work generally consists of data collection, educational presentations, and other related work as required. Field work requires prolonged exposure to the elements for extended periods of time and the ability to safely traverse uneven ground and brush. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or related field. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Additional release forms and background check authorizations forms may be required prior to the first day of Volunteer/Internship activities.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. 

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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