Oakland County, Michigan Government · 5 hours ago
Sanitarian Intern-HRL
Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.61/hr - $21.71/hrOakland County, Michigan Government is a leading public service organization committed to improving the quality of life for its residents. They are seeking a Public Health Sanitarian Intern to support environmental health and public health programs through hands-on field experience and training alongside experienced Public Health Sanitarians.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Observing Public Health Sanitarians conduct on-site inspections throughout Oakland County
Observing inspections of:
Food service establishments
Body art facilities and day-care centers
Onsite sewage disposal systems and drinking water wells
Conducting inspection of public swimming pools, beaches, and recreational waters
Collecting recreational water samples for laboratory analysis
Entering beach waters wearing waterproof waders, as needed, to obtain samples
Recording inspection findings and public health code violations following established guidelines
Receiving and documenting public health complaints from staff, business owners, and residents via phone, email, and in person
Observing trapping and identifying of mosquito vectors
Utilizing Countywide and department-specific software systems to document activities and complete assignments
Completing independent study and an assigned academic project
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in Public Health, Sanitary Science, or Environmental Health or closely related area
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license
Must submit to immunizations as required by the Department of Health & Human Services and submit to a tuberculin skin test or chest x‑ray, at County expense
Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Oakland County, Michigan Government
With more than 1.2 million residents, Oakland County is composed of 62 cities, townships, and villages.
Founded in 1820
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lois Robbins
Co-founder
EJ Widun
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
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