Choosing a career at the District means joining a mission‑driven team protecting Florida’s water resources while thriving in a supportive, people‑first culture. You’ll enjoy standout benefits with top‑tier insurance, retirement plans, and a wellness program that supports a healthy workforce and work culture. The District is a place to build a meaningful career you can be proud of with opportunities to grow and flexible remote or hybrid schedules for eligible roles. Discover why so many make it their life’s work.

Since I was young, I’ve always had a passion to protect and preserve our natural environment. As an adult, I see the importance of serving the public. My job at the District allows me to blend these two passions together.         
– Mark Fulkerson

We support the entire mission because all functions need IT resources to fulfill their jobs.         
- Steve Mason

Balance That Works

Work-life balance isn’t just a concept — it’s our culture. We create flexible, efficient environments so you can thrive professionally while living fully.

Fuel Your Passion

Make an impact on the environment and bring your unique passions to the table. From restoring sensitive lands to building innovative software, there’s a place for your talents here.

Connections That Count

Collaboration and camaraderie start on day one. Our team is welcoming, supportive and driven by shared purpose. Each new hire has a District buddy to assist with the transition to their new position.

Recognition That Matters

We celebrate employee excellence through recognition programs that honor individuals and teams who go above and beyond to advance our mission.

Grow Without Limits

We invest in your professional growth through training opportunities, tuition reimbursement and certifications, and even a District Toastmasters International club that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. 

Give Back, Get Involved

Join volunteer initiatives and team-building activities that strengthen our community and make a difference.

The District is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans Preference Employer. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Please remember that the Southwest Florida Water Management District maintains an employment at will relationship. Simply, that means that you can leave at any time for any reason and the District can terminate your employment and ask you to leave at any time for any reason. Nothing in any documentation should be construed as a contract of employment. Employment with the District is not guaranteed for any specified length of time. Nothing in any Personnel Guideline, employee benefit plan description or any other document in whatever form or media issued by the District or any of its personnel constitutes a contract for employment or for any other benefit or guarantees District employment for any specified period. No representative of the District has the authority to make any agreement to the contrary. 

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.  If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org.  If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.