Information Technology Student Intern (9012)
SW FL Water Management District
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Tampa, FL 33637
$11.58 an hour -  Part-time
Immerse Yourself.
Students:
Work for Our Water Resources. Dive in, explore your potential, and commit to a cause that matters—for today and generations to come. Take up challenges that take on greater meaning by the day. Drive a variety of projects and initiatives with life-changing impact. Be part of an entrepreneurial team that is committed to preserving one of our most vital resources. And build a career that can become your life’s work with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) .
Join our Information Technology Bureau
and make a lasting impact. We are seeking a motivated individual who is eager to learn about the various aspects of Information Technology. This is your chance to learn from and work with two sections within the Information Technology Bureau. These sections include Technology Services and Enterprise Infrastructure.
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: $11.58 hourly Essential Functions
This position will have the opportunity to rotate through the 3 sections of the Information Technology Bureau as opportunities arise:
• Technology Services
• Assist with computer, monitor, and tablet deployments, software installs, troubleshooting desktop computing issues, and providing technical support to District staff.
• Enterprise Infrastructure
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and support of District infrastructure equipment, troubleshooting issues, working with network staff on user account and access, and researching industry trends.
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work will be conducted in an office environment setting and requires the ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.
Required Credentials for Information Technology Student Intern Opportunity
• 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
• Upload Unofficial Transcript to application or profile
• Valid driver’s license
Preferred Credentials for Information Technology Student Intern Opportunity
• Tech-savvy
• Computer and mobile device experience
• Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of hardware and software installation
• Ability to comprehend technical instructions and provide detailed resolution documentation
• Ability to work well on a team
• Ability to take on individual project assignments
• Preferred Degree: Information Technology related degree
• Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate
Additional Details
This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week out of the Tampa, FL office. Student Internship positions are not eligible for insured medical benefits.
Travel Required
Yes. Infrequent travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area
Accepting applications until October 30, 2020 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.
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This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.
#WorkForOurWater 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 Donna Eisenbeis, Sr. Performance Management Professional, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4706; or email [email protected] 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 will not sponsor applicants for work visas.