
{"id":138,"date":"2021-08-16T18:04:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T18:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/live-tampa-bay-water.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=138"},"modified":"2025-08-11T08:18:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:18:48","slug":"co-ops-and-internships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tampabaywater.org\/careers\/co-ops-and-internships\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooperative Education Programs and Internships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-30 has-dark-blue-color has-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-dark-blue-color\">Cooperative Education Programs and Internships<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-30\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMMERSE YOURSELF IN OPPORTUNITY.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer programs in six professional fields. Many of our cooperative programs and internships run for several months and may be filled. Please check the descriptions below to see available opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default mt-30 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group circle-icon has-white-color has-dark-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background mb-0 mt-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:42px\"><i class=\"icon fa fa-calculator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-15 mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">Engineering<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group circle-icon has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background mb-0 mt-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:42px\"><i class=\"icon fa fa-money\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-15 mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">Finance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group circle-icon has-white-color has-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background mb-0 mt-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center m-0 text-padding__small has-white-color has-text-color mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:42px\"><i class=\"icon fa fa-comments-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-15 mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">Public Communications<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group circle-icon has-white-color has-dark-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background mb-0 mt-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:42px\"><i class=\"icon fa fa-credit-card\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-15 mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">Purchasing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group circle-icon has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background mb-0 mt-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:42px\"><i class=\"icon fa fa-tint\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-15 mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">Water Conservation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group circle-icon has-white-color has-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background mb-0 mt-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:42px\"><i class=\"icon fa fa-flask\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-15 mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">Laboratory Technician<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group circle-icon has-white-color has-dark-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background mb-0 mt-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:42px\"><i class=\"icon fa-solid fa-chart-bar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-15 mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">Geospatial Data Analytics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group circle-icon has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background mb-0 mt-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:42px\"><i class=\"icon fa fa-server\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-15 mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">IT Application Development<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-30\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-size\">\n<li>A paid opportunity at a great wage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility with student schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work that offers direct experience in your area of study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with a diverse group of professionals including scientists, engineers, planners and government officials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information please click below to apply. You will be redirected to <a aria-label=\"governmentjobs.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/tampabaywater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">governmentjobs.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons my-15 is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/tampabaywater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internship Opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ENG\" class=\"wp-block-group mb-15 mt-15 px-30 py-30 has-light-blue-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"engineering\">Engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The engineering&nbsp;co-op will work directly with the Engineer III, along with other members of the Planning and Projects Department. Unlike many companies, our co-ops do not make coffee, file and answer phones all day. Co-ops are given the opportunity to perform a wide variety of engineering tasks including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-size\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84ad020c7f86697d38f225bfc97c4616\">Conducting research about new technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f4edcdf05ca020bbcbd55994999f1004\">Determining specific permit requirements for agency projects, and assisting in the compliance of those requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-541f16cbc028aaa711060e1cfb8735ca\">Participating in project site visits to review and update record drawings, take on-site photographs and record necessary field data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16908da1043c72b432c9516de195df3d\">Reviewing project costs for previous Tampa Bay Water projects to estimate the cost of future projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f31c79837124d04e6725f9a0969c38c\">Compiling data and calculating return on investment for alternative energy projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee26f6fa869bf4f221d462dc590d54f7\">Reviewing the Storm Water Management System regulations, and assisting with inspections and reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default pt-15 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-blue-color has-css-opacity has-dark-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-30 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI enjoy the diverse and challenging assignments. I\u2019m always learning something new and there is never a dull moment at work.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;Lucky attended the University of South Florida majoring in chemical engineering. He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and the American Chemical Society (ACS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2014 LUCKY LANDRIGAN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Planning and Engineering Co-op<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">University of South Florida<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-editorskit-circular\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lucky-Landrigan-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2948\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"FIN\" class=\"wp-block-group px-30 py-30 has-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"finance\">Finance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finance interns assist in processing, controlling, forecasting and budgeting all of the agency\u2019s finances. As a finance intern, you will perform a wide variety of finance responsibilities including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-size\">\n<li>Financial accounting analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accounts payables and receivables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journal entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixed asset reconciliation and recording<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewing construction contracts and making necessary entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank statement reconciliation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"PA\" class=\"wp-block-group mb-15 px-30 py-30 has-light-blue-background-color has-background mt-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"public-communications\">Public Communications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a public communications intern at Tampa Bay Water, you will support the communications liaison for a government agency that serves over 2.6 million Tampa Bay residents. The experience will prove critical to launching a successful career in the ever-evolving, challenging world of public communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public communications interns will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-size\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea14163fd5cdedda3eb834a35ca6c438\">Work alongside accredited communications professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84be962fcd05f7f5c51a61716f4707c2\">Draft news releases, media alerts, website copy and other agency publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e9dacba257b1c366d5179c954b6e5f8\">Assist in annual report production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c41650a87530ca58768686a410114461\">Coordinate and attend agency events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-088c799c6eafb7442f2b041aa671c3c9\">Manage employee newsletter content and distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-579793ec4bc882ae6163d54ab3a78811\">Explore new ways to maintain direct communication between the community and Tampa Bay Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default pt-15 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-blue-color has-css-opacity has-dark-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-30 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>\"Working as a public communications intern at Tampa Bay Water for the past year has been a very enlightening experience. Working in the public communications department has allowed me to transition what I have learned in the classroom and apply it to a professional setting. While working at this agency I have been able to gain real world experience working with the public. I was fortunate to work on the annual report as well as gain further experience in social media and writing. This internship has given me many valuable skills that I will take with me as I transition from an undergraduate into the professional world.\"<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>\u2014 KATHLEEN POOLE<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Public Communications Intern<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Advertising and Public Relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">University of Tampa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-editorskit-circular\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kathleen-Poole-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tampabaywater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kathleen-Poole-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tampabaywater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kathleen-Poole.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"PUR\" class=\"wp-block-group px-30 py-30 has-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"purchasing\">Purchasing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purchasing interns assist in department issues, processes and administers the appropriate solicitations to ensure the availability of all materials and services to support the staff in providing timely treatment and delivery of drinking water.. As a purchasing intern, you will perform a wide variety of procurement responsibilities including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-size\">\n<li>Updating a vendor database<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scanning incoming bids and proposals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisting at bid openings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparing bid opening and pre-bid documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase order distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closing purchase orders using the agency\u2019s financial management software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating purchasing forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conforming contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating contract summary lists for buyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping plan a vendor event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating quotes in DemandStar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"WC\" class=\"wp-block-group px-30 py-30 has-light-blue-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"water-conservation\">Water Conservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay Water works to develop conservation methods to help meet ever-increasing water needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a water conservation co-op, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size has-normal-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bd60a3ac6ca8ef0b0bc0938a93b3da3\">Support the research, development and implementation of water conservation programs in the tri-county region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-499cdf51ae9f5723b1249b2d10e7d179\">Manage correspondence with member governments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83aa46cb581e9986efa0658c2379f2ee\">Participate in public speaking engagements related to water conservation programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da34eb0179f55d997a8f4dc8cc0274da\">Work with and learn from leading professional engineering technicians and ecologists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default pt-15 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-blue-color has-css-opacity has-dark-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-30 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>\u201cI came to Tampa Bay Water to learn about water conservation efforts in West-Central Florida. The hands on experiences have given me valuable knowledge and helpful skills to build my career. I\u2019ve learned to write professional scientific papers, utilize different software programs, and gained professional presentation experience.\"<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>\u2014 MARISA SANCHEZ<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Water Conservation Co-op<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Environmental Science and Policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">University of South Florida<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"LT\" class=\"wp-block-group px-30 py-30 has-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"laboratory-technician\">Laboratory Technician<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lab Technicians apply their passion for science to aid Tampa Bay Water in accomplishing its goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a laboratory technician co-op, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-size\">\n<li>Work at our Land O\u2019 Lakes certified laboratory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform and document hundreds of wet chemistry analyses per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn essential work practices that will be critical to your career in the complex world of science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default pt-15 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-blue-color has-css-opacity has-dark-blue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-30 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI chose to work at Tampa Bay Water because of the impact this agency has had and will continue to have on the region. Tampa Bay Water plays a critical role and because of this, I felt it would give me a wide base of contacts and would further advance my education.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>\u2014 MUSAGA FOMBAD<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Laboratory Technician Intern<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Chemical Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">University of South Florida<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-editorskit-circular\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Musaga-Fombard-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tampabaywater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Musaga-Fombard-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tampabaywater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Musaga-Fombard.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"GEO\" class=\"wp-block-group px-30 py-30 has-light-blue-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"geospatial-data-analytics\">Geospatial Data Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-ops are given the opportunity to perform a wide variety geospatial data analysis that could be used as a graduate thesis project and decision support tool for real-world problems in water resources planning and management. Examples are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-size\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-997eb14a5710b2ce12e0603d17fdc450\">Data visualization of in-house datasets, including historical data and model simulation results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58489f56a9227864072331b983ccd7e0\">Exploration of various geospatial data analytic techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bcb9a9b147216dbe8b0f6c46b295d96d\">Geospatial analysis to uncover relationship with human-environment interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7243c40af8dba703fe89c4fa3d014a1a\">Decision tool development based on geospatial data analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"IT\" class=\"wp-block-group px-30 py-30 has-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"it-application-development-co-op\">IT Application Development Co-op<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an IT Applications Co-op at Tampa Bay Water will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group who are helping the agency provide clean, safe drinking water in the most cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IT Applications Co-op will work with the Application Development team. Unlike some companies, our co-ops do not file documents and answer phones all day. 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