Environmental Health Intern

POSITION SUMMARY: Miami County Public Health is seeking an intern to work this summer in the Environmental Health Division. The internship will be for ten weeks starting June 3, 2024 to August 13, 2024 (400 hours). The intern will be paid $12.00/hr. and will be expected to work Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 400 hours may be split up throughout the summer to accommodate a vacation or days off. Applicants must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, in good standing and proof of automobile insurance. The intern will need to provide their own transportation in the performance of their duties and will be reimbursed at the federal mileage reimbursement rate which is currently $0.70 per mile.

QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred applicant should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in public health, environmental health, animal science or a related field. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

A valid Ohio driver’s license with own vehicle and ability to maintain a driving record that meets the insurability requirements of Miami County Public Health’s insurance provider.

DUTIES: Responsible for mosquito surveillance and reporting program. This includes setting and collecting mosquito traps throughout Miami County. The candidate must be comfortable working outdoors, track locations and other details associated with the mosquito traps. Complete any associated paperwork, reach out to the community to provide mosquito control education, report observations and conversations to a sanitarian after investigating a mosquito public health nuisance complaint, some data entry of information collected in the field and may assist with report writing, other duties as assigned.
 HOURS7:30am- 4:00pm Monday – Friday (400 hrs)FLSANon-Exempt from OvertimeCOMPENSATION$14.00 per hour POSTING DATESUntil Filled

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.

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