Health Intern - Mosquito Borne Disease Program - SN

City of Arlington

5d

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists Health Services staff with execution of the City’s mosquito borne disease prevention program. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Apply principles of integrated mosquito management to reduce mosquito populations and reduce the local risk of mosquito borne disease. Conduct mosquito trapping and collection of field trap samples following lab sample chain of custody procedures. Respond to citizen requests for information and complaints by inspecting and surveying a variety of properties, lands, and facilities to determine the presence of mosquito breeding conditions. Prepare, compile, and maintain program data including maps, trap data, investigation and inspection reports, and larvicide application records. Maintain specialized vector control tools and equipment. Demonstrate competence working independently with a high level of accountability and initiative.

Requirements

• Skill in the use of standard PC-based programs, such as Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple assignments.
• Skill in reading and interpreting data, reports, maps, and specifications.
• Skill in communicating by verbal and written means with citizens, staff, and other departments.
• Ability to work in indoor or outdoor environments, in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate health information to audiences of diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and ages.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to seeing, carrying, calculating, and writing.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Currently enrolled as a sophomore or higher in an Environmental Science, Public Health, Biological Science, or related program at an accredited institution.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (min. Class C).
• This position requires successful completion of criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and drug & alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of integrated mosquito management to reduce mosquito populations and reduce the local risk of mosquito borne disease.
• Conduct mosquito trapping and collection of field trap samples following lab sample chain of custody procedures.
• Respond to citizen requests for information and complaints by inspecting and surveying a variety of properties, lands, and facilities to determine the presence of mosquito breeding conditions.
• Prepare, compile, and maintain program data including maps, trap data, investigation and inspection reports, and larvicide application records.
• Maintain specialized vector control tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate competence working independently with a high level of accountability and initiative.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed