Summer Intern - Transportation & Mapping

Position: 2026 Summer Intern - Transportation & Mapping
Work Location:

9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34243

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, 27 hours per week, may vary

About Our Job

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Manatee County is dedicated in providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector careers.

What you can expect:

* Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace.

* Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options.

* Explore working in public service!

* Observe and participate in tasks performed daily by skilled professionals.

* Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.

Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a county department, networking, professional development, and building lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and Manatee County team members.

* Program Dates:
The 2026 internship program will begin on May 18, 2026, and end on July 31, 2026.

* Internship

Hours:

Up to 27 hours/week (maximum), Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.; may vary by department.

* Pay Range: $16 per hour up to $20 per hour (graduate/ master's student), based on the number of credit hours earned.

Short description of the project:

The intern will support the Concurrency and Compliance and Transportation Planning sections by reviewing and refining roadway segment data within the Capacity Reservation System. The project focuses on dividing large thoroughfare roadways into smaller, clearly defined segments using established technical criteria. This work will improve the precision of trip distribution analysis for development-based projects and strengthen downstream reporting and Capital Improvement Program planning.

The intern will evaluate assigned roadway records, execute approved segment splits or additions, and ensure all related data elements are accurately maintained within the system. Associated trips and roadway improvements must be updated to preserve data integrity and analytical reliability. All modifications will be documented in a standardized tracking log to ensure transparency and auditability. By improving the alignment of development generated trips with both new and existing roadways, the project will enhance infrastructure planning and support data driven decision making for County transportation investments.

Department Responsibilities:

• Review and issue building permits to ensure compliance with County codes and regulations.

• Conduct building inspections across structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and floodplain areas.

• Review development and construction plans for compliance with zoning and land development codes.

• Manage contractor licensing and registration requirements.

• Support planning, zoning, and land use processes, including public hearing coordination.

Internship Program Responsibilities:

* A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.

* Participate in all organized intern events and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable).

* Eligible to work in the United States - we love local, national, and international students!  

* Currently seeking a diploma or degree through an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational program, or within 12 months after graduation.