Data Analyst Student Intern (9020)
Description
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 Water Resources Bureau
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), a leader in protecting Florida's water resources, is seeking a Data Analyst Student Intern in support of the Water Resources Bureau. The Data Analyst Student Intern will support project managers, engineers, and managers within the Water Supply Section. The successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting with the processing and evaluation of the Public Supply Annual Reports (PSAR), researching utility rate ordinances, and assisting with ad hoc data requests (population, economic data, etc.). At times, the successful candidate will assist several project managers within the Water Supply Section and will need to be a self-starter to experience the diversity of work the Water Supply Section performs. Tasks will include activities such as database entry, data collection, administrative processing, calculations, coding, GIS processing, and map creation. This internship opportunity is not eligible for remote work.
For helping to maintain our valuable water resources as a student, we offer:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Compensation: $14.74 hourly
Essential Functions
- Compile data, perform appropriate analyses, develop or produce reports, maintain data bases, and prepare data for presentation
- Assist with processing Public Supply Annual Report (PSAR) data
- Assist in the evaluation of the economic impacts and cost effectiveness of existing, proposed, or potential District programs
- Identify data gathered and analyze data flow for developing efficiencies, solutions, or alternative methods to improve data quality and data reporting
- Maintain a positive and self-motivated attitude towards conducting data entry and developing tables and charts
- Ability to use appropriate software, database, and other technology.
Working Conditions
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.
Required Credentials for Data Analyst Student Intern
- Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
- Upload Unofficial Transcript to application or profile
- Have the availability to work near the maximum allowable hours weekly
- Experience with data collection, data entry, or database management
- Experience using Microsoft Excel
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Credentials for Data Analyst Student Intern
- Preferred Degrees: Economics, Business, Environmental Science or Engineering
- Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate
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, 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.
Additional Details
This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week, 3 days 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. Work will be conducted at the office for enhanced learning opportunities.
Travel Required
Yes. Infrequent travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area
Accepting applications until December 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM
About Us
Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 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.
Apply Now
The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.