Details
02/13/2025
Environmental Health Intern
Delaware Public Health District
Description
The Delaware Public Health District is offering an outstanding opportunity for a student intern to work in the Solid Waste and Vector Unit of the Environmental Health Division. This position would be expected to work 25-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday from late May to the end of August. An agency vehicle will be provided for all fieldwork completed during work hours.
Example of Duties
- Assist with mosquito and tick surveillance and identification
- Delivery of specimens to state lab for testing.
- Assist with field inspections of catch basins and other sources of standing water and may need to apply pesticides to control juvenile mosquitoes.
- Opportunities to assist with insecticide resistance testing and rearing of mosquitoes.
Typical Qualifications
- Preferred candidates should have college courses in general sciences, biology, or public health.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Must be comfortable handling insects and ticks and be willing to work outdoors in the summer.
- Some evening and weekend hours required.
Supplemental Information
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting pay is $16.55/hr
Applicants may apply via agency website at www.delawarehealth.org/careers/
