ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM INTERN (SEASONAL)

Knox Public Health is currently seeking candidates to fill a SEASONAL vacancy for the Environmental Health Mosquito Control Program Intern.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Environmental Health, perform duties associated with Knox Public Health’s mosquito surveillance plan including larval control, mosquito surveillance and community outreach.

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills, Education

• Applicants must be a full-time college student, majoring in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology or a related science degree.
• Applicant must be able to work independently and alongside health department staff.
• Applicant must be dependable and have the ability to understand written instructions, policies, and procedures and have the ability to read and utilize maps.
• Applicant must have the ability to lifT up to 50 pounds, and work outside in all weather conditions and environments.
• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and access to a motor vehicle and specified auto insurance coverage.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Perform all duties associated with the Knox Public Health Mosquito Surveillance program.
• Evaluate possible mosquito breeding grounds.
• Apply larvicide to roadside ditches, storm water catch basins, and other standing water areas to control mosquito populations.
• Set and collect gravid traps in various locations throughout Knox County to capture adult mosquitos for lab testing.
• Provide education and educational materials to our community members.
• Perform mosquito nuisance complaint investigations.
• Maintain accurate records as required per standard operating procedures.
• Maintain and store equipment in good working conditions.
• Assist Environmental Health Specialists in performing Environmental Health inspections and investigations of various facilities including but not limited to:
  • Food Service
  • Schools
  • Swimming Pools
  • Campgrounds

Job Location

• Travel to off-site locations within Knox County
• Work a general schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, although a flexible schedule may be required, including evening, weekend, and holidays
• Work in office settings and outdoors.

Other Responsibilities

• Respond to public health emergencies as appropriate and/or directed by the Health Commissioner and/or Director of Environmental Health;
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement of individual, program, and organizational performance;
• Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operations of Knox Public Health;
• Contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategic plan.

This is a part-time position, up to 20 hours per week.

Knox Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OR WORK FROM HOME POSITION