What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Summer Intern position at Macomb County Government?
Classification Title
Environmental Health Summer Intern
Salary
$17.51 - $17.51
Department
Opening Date:
02/20/2025
Closing Date
03/06/2025 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
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: O
Outdoor environment: F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C
Construction site: O
Confined space: O
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: O
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85 decibels): O
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: O
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Leg/Foot movement to operate machinery: N/S
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 10 pounds: F/C
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): N/S
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
General Requirements And Disclaimers
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
Environmental Health Summer Intern
Salary
$17.51 - $17.51
Department
Opening Date:
02/20/2025
Closing Date
03/06/2025 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
- 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 Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, other professionals and the public
- Work independently
- Handle conflict in a diplomatic manner
- Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: O
Outdoor environment: F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C
Construction site: O
Confined space: O
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: O
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85 decibels): O
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: O
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Leg/Foot movement to operate machinery: N/S
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 10 pounds: F/C
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): N/S
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
General Requirements And Disclaimers
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
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