CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Environmental Health Summer Intern
SALARY:
$17.00 - $17.00
DEPARTMENT:
Health Department
Closing Date:
03/20/2024 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Temporary
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, conducts routine and specialized environmental health surveillance, sample collections and field tests. Completes and maintains records, reports and notices and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs and conducts routine and specialized environmental health, surveillance, sample collections, and field tests in the water quality, recreation and vector control programs.
Prepares and maintains activity records, reports, notices, and correspondence in accordance with policies and procedures.
Participates in staff development and training programs.
Bends, stoops, climbs, sees and hears with corrective measures and balances oneself while performing necessary inspections, surveillance, sample collections, investigations, evaluations and regulatory compliance activities.
Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials.
Works with clients to assess their needs, provide information or assistance; and resolves problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
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Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related science field from an accredited college or university
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, other professionals and the public
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Work independently
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Handle conflict in a diplomatic manner
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Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
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Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
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Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy