CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Environmental Health Summer Intern

SALARY:

$18.21 - $18.21

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

02/18/2026

Closing Date:

03/04/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Temporary

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, conducts routine and specialized environmental health surveillance, sample collections and field tests. Completes and maintains records, reports and notices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs and conducts routine and specialized environmental health, surveillance, sample collections, and field tests in the water quality, recreation and vector control programs.

Prepares and maintains activity records, reports, notices, and correspondence in accordance with policies and procedures.

Participates in staff development and training programs.

Bends, stoops, climbs, sees and hears with corrective measures and balances oneself while performing necessary inspections, surveillance, sample collections, investigations, evaluations and regulatory compliance activities.

Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials.

Works with clients to assess their needs, provide information or assistance; and resolves problems.

Prepares other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related science field from an accredited college or university

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications

Ability to:

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers with tact and courtesy

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work

• Perform low to moderate level clerical/administrative related duties with a high degree of accuracy

• Learn new policies, practices and procedures

• Read and understand laws, rulings and other published guidance

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

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Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: O

Outdoor environment: F/C

Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C

Construction site: O

Confined space: O

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: O

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels) : O

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S