Position Description
Utilities Water Quality Intern
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