Seasonal Environmental Health Intern

Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department•Zanesville, OH

29d•$15

About The Position

This position is designed to provide a hands-on learning experience to a student pursuing a degree related to environmental health. The seasonal internship is budgeted to spend 300 – 400 hours working within the mosquito control program over the summer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Excellent organizational skills
Working knowledge of computers and comfort with technology required.
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Non-tobacco user

Responsibilities

Administers the summer mosquito program for Muskingum County
Properly handles restricted and general use pesticide products
Safely operates mosquito control equipment while adulticiding and larviciding mosquitoes
Traps and monitors mosquito populations for infectious disease
Serves as an educator to the public in relation to the above job responsibilities
Other duties as assigned or requested
Respect Diversity and practice inclusion.
Be accountable, ethical, and equitable.
Practice continuous process improvement.
Be helpful, adaptive, and take pride in providing excellent service.
Engage with our communities and work as a team to achieve desired results.
Help in the promotional efforts for ZMCHD programs and activities, both internal and external. This includes attending health fairs and special events, preparing displays for events, developing educational materials and working with the ZMCHD PIO and media.
Support and participate in quality improvement activities
Adhere to ZMCHD policies and procedures. Practices dependable attendance habits.
Represent the department and agency favorably to the public. Adheres to the adopted ZMCHD customer service standards.
Ensure compliance with standards, laws, and regulations as promulgated by regulatory agencies such as OSHA, Federal and State government.
Ensure compliance and works toward the mission of ZMCHD.
Maintain and improve knowledge and skills through participation in meetings, trainings, seminars, and in-service trainings.
Additional duties as assigned or requested.