![]() The roots of the personnel shortage date back to about 2007, when then-Sheriff David Gee began to scale back on hiring to grapple with an economic downturn that would become known as the Great Recession, said Chief Deputy Donna Lusczynski. "There are too many people in today's society who maybe can't afford college, but they've proven that they're loyal, they're dependable, they have a track record of making good decisions and they'd make a great deputy sheriff," Chronister said. The goal, officials say, is to cast a wider net in the applicant pool and jump start an effort to tackle a stubbornly persistent deputy shortage that has put stress on patrol deputies, stifled proactive police work and limited the ability to expand the agency's community outreach efforts. Preferred availability is at least two days per week.The new rules, approved by Sheriff Chad Chronister, also relax the policy on tattoos and prior marijuana use. Intern opportunities are available Monday through Friday from 7 am-6 pm. You must be willing to work outdoors and in any type of weather. This internship opportunity includes the use of aerials, databases, Google maps, GIS, and Pictometry. Interns will assist staff with permit application reviews, administrative duties, data entry, field investigations, observe Commission meetings, staff meetings, and participation in outreach opportunities. Additionally, interns will identify and contact business owners to confirm if a business is still active, shadow inspectors during field visits, and learn about waste management regulatory and compliance assistance programs. ![]() Interns will research and gather information identifying businesses that may no longer be active in the Small Quantity Generator - Hazardous Waste (SQG) Program. Please provide a description of your project proposal (between 25-100 words) on the application. If selected, we will assign you a mentor to assist you with the project. Interns will propose a self-directed project that you feel could provide a benefit to EPC and Hillsborough County. You must be a current law student or recent law school graduate to apply. ![]() Interns will observe Commission meetings, staff meetings, negotiations, assist in drafting legal documents perform legal research, and attend field investigations. Students with coursework in GIS/Geospatial Science while majoring in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Engineering, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Duties include organizing geographical data in preparation for analysis, generating maps using industry standard mapping tools, and assisting with the update and maintenance of data layers. Interns will perform entry-level GIS-related tasks under the supervision of the GIS Administrator. Internship hours can be completed on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. The hours are from 8:00 am-4:00 pm with a commitment of the semester or ~3 months. Minimum requirements are 1-2 days per week, depending on college requirements, for 8 hours on each day(s). This task requires the ability to lift and carry moderate weight and work outdoors in any type of weather. Interns will assist staff with field preparation, fieldwork, and the cleanup processes associated with the collection of surface water samples. A chemistry or biology background is preferred. Preferred availability is Monday through Wednesday afternoons, for 3 to 4 hours per day. ![]() The lab work requires the ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals with proper safety equipment. This task involves the preparation, analysis, and cleanup of environmental samples for bacteria, metal, organic, and nutrient content as well as general chemistry measurements. Interns will assist laboratory staff with chemical analysis of water, soil, and air samples. Familiarity with Photoshop and Microsoft Office is helpful. Ability to work some weekends and after hours is preferred. ![]() Interns will assist the Outreach Coordinator in our Outreach Program with the planning and execution of outreach events, social media, and marketing-focused tasks. Interns will observe Commission meetings, staff meetings, help manage air quality data, attend field investigations and participate in outreach opportunities. ![]()
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