Public Health Intern

City of Grand Prairie • Grand Prairie, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform duties related to Public Health and the Vector Control Program in the City. This is accomplished by setting and collecting mosquito traps at different locations within the city limits, preparation of mosquito samples for shipping, response to citizen's complaints, and treatment of problem areas to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Other duties include preparing reports, maintaining records, data entry, and interaction with other city employees and the general public.

Requirements

• High school or GED required.
• Student enrolled for Fall with a major or intent to major in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biology or similar field.
• Position will be working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Monday and Tuesday hours are required.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and ability to swim.
• Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.
• Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
• Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices.
• Assignment is reviewed upon completion.
• Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties.
• Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents.

Responsibilities

• Performs vector control activities by completing surveillance on mosquitoes with gravid traps, collecting mosquitoes, application of larvicides and adulticides.
• Investigates complaints.
• Monitors mosquito breeding sites and prepares and maintains equipment for mosquito trapping and collecting.
• Inspects improperly maintained or abandoned in-ground or above ground residential swimming pools.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Use data entry tools to record daily activities and complaint investigation and resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED