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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/  

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