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04/05/2018

Environmental Health Intern for Mosquito Control Program

Hancock Public Health

May 21, 2018-August 9, 2018, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-2:00pm.

Salary: Unpaid Internship.

General statement of duties: The incumbent will set and collect mosquito traps and prepare the adult mosquitos for shipment, identify mosquito larvae, educate residents on mosquito abatement, investigate mosquito nuisance complaints, maintain accurate records, assist with adulticide applications, maintain and store equipment responsibly, create press releases and social media posts regarding the mosquito program, and any other mosquito control related tasks as needed.

Required education, experience, and training: Applicant should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree in public health, environmental health or a related field.

Additional requirements:

• Candidate must hold a valid Ohio Driver’s license.
• Must be a dependable individual.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and maps, ability to add and subtract whole numbers, and understand the safe handling of pesticides.
• Must have an understanding of basic biology or science and be capable of learning to respond to questions and concerns from the general public.
• The intern assists in the operation of Hancock Public Health Mosquito Control Program and must display initiative. Must follow through on completing tasks; relate successfully with the community and coworkers regardless of their social, ethnic, or religious status; comply with agency objectives, philosophy and policies.

Interested parties submit resume to:

Lindsay Summit, MPH, RS, Environmental Health Director at lsummit@hancockpublichealth.com

Or

Hancock Public Health
Attn: Lindsay Summit, MPH, RS
7748 County Road 140
Findlay, Ohio 45840

Deadline to apply: April 23, 2018

Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider

A Full Job description can be found at:

http://co.hancock.oh.us/docs/healthdeptdataprovider/press-releases/eh-intern.pdf?sfvrsn=212c26c4_2

 

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