Location: Logan Lab, 1620 Ridge Road, Building A, Largo, FL 33773
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00 pm
If you are seeking a challenging role in an innovative team environment and would like the exposure, experience, and development to launch a successful career with Pinellas County Government, then keep reading!
Pinellas County Utilities is seeking a part-time to full-time (40 hours/week) 2026 Spring Intern for the Water Quality Division. Pinellas County Government is a top choice employer in the Tampa Bay Region.
The Intern Will Gain Knowledge And Experience In
- Field work, including inspections and sampling
- Environmental-related codes, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations
- Principles, practices, techniques, and instruments of water quality analysis
- Laboratory equipment, procedures, and requirements
- Scientific research techniques including the collection of sampling data and preparation of environmental reports
- OSHA regulations
- Adjusting, operating, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory, field monitoring, and sampling equipment
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, plats, maps, aerial photos, and diagrams
- Mathematics and natural, physical, and biological sciences
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Additionally, this candidate must show knowledge, experience, and/or interests in environmental impacts and management, and regulatory compliance.
What Would You Do?
- Study program(s) of Pinellas County Utilities.
- Assist Section Manager and/or Project Managers with assigned tasks.
- May prepare reports for staff related to assigned projects.
- May analyze and present data to management.
- Some clerical assignments such as scanning or filing.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
What Do You Need To Have?
- Currently enrolled toward a degree in environmental, physical, natural, or biological science from an accredited college or university or on a leave of absence from an accredited educational institution.
- Experience with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Highly Desirable
- Some experience with ArcGIS
- Some experience with water quality sampling
- Some experience with scientific method research
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to analyze moderately complex assignments
