Environmental studies students are invited to consider interning with the Mason County Health Department in Havana,
Illinois this summer. This is a temporary, paid internship with primary
duties related to vector control measures. Please see attachment for
more information. Interested applicants should contact Teschlyn Woods with any
questions and may submit resumes via email to twoods@mchd.onmicrosoft.com or by mail. Resumes will be considered until May 7, 2014.
Teschlyn Woods, BHS
Director of Environmental Health
Mason County Health Department
1002 E. Laurel Ave.
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2201 ext. 240
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Mason County Health Department
Environmental Health Intern
Basic
Function/Position Objective: Protect
the Public’s Health. Intern will gain
practical experience in the field of public health vector surveillance and
control by providing a variety of office and field work to support the vector
control program, and will prepare reports related to activities.
Nature of Work:
- 75% of work is completed in the field, often outdoors and often in inclement weather (wind, rain, sun, extreme heat). Work requires bending, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- 15% of work is report preparations in the office—computer skills are essential.
- 10% of work is responding to complaints and potentially upset public.
- Weekend, evening and on call work is required. A considerable amount of time is spent driving to location in employee’s personal vehicle.
Pay Status: Temporary
Intern Hourly, Non-Exempt
Organizational Relationship:
A. Immediate
Supervisor-Responsible
to the EH Director
B. Staff- Does
not supervise but works proactively with all Health Department personnel to
assure successful performance of assigned job duties and responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
- Establishes
and maintains positive working relationships with the public, contractors,
local government officials, IDPH program personnel and others as needed to
complete work and maintain the highest level of communication
- Compliance
with Health Department, county and program policies, procedures, laws, codes,
ordinances and expectations
- Conducts
inspections of mosquito production sites and other vector complaints
- Participates
in West Nile Virus surveillance and risk reduction activities
- Collects,
evaluates and packages dead birds for WNV testing
- Attends
training to apply mosquito control products
- Works
with EPA to organize a used tire collection drop-off
- Educates
and informs public about personal protection against WNV
- Accurately
interprets maps
- Maintains
detailed accurate records on inspections, investigations and
correspondence
- Actively
participates in Emergency Preparedness efforts and responds during
non-office hours as needed
- All other duties as assigned by Supervisors
Qualifications:
- Education
Training, and Experience
- 2
years of college level education
- Major or Minor in Environmental Health related degree
- Knowledge
skills and abilities:
- Verbal
communication skills are required to effectively build relationships and
communicate instructions/respond to question from the public and all
partners.
- Strong
interpersonal skills to listen and respond to concerns, inquiries and
complaints from clients, regulatory agencies and/or members of the
community
- General
Office Skills to write letters, file, collate, etc.
- Microsoft Office proficiency
