Environmental Health Intern

Grundy County Health Department is hiring a part-time Environmental Health Intern for May to October 2025. The intern will operate mosquito traps, collect samples for testing, and assist with grant deliverables. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Illinois driver's license. The position involves travel within Grundy County and operates under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Health, with a schedule of 16 hours per week.
County of Grundy--Job Posting Health Department

Date of Posting: May 8, 2025

Applications Accepted: Posted until filled

Job Title: Environmental Health Intern

Department: Health Department/Environmental Health Division

Reports To: Director of Environmental Health

Employee Status: Part-time Internship, M-Th 8am-12noon

Salary: $15.00 per hour

(Funded by the IL Department of Public Health Vector Surveillance Grant)

SUMMARY

The Grundy County Health Department (GCHD) is seeking a hard-working young professional who is passionate about working cooperatively with other public health professionals in serving the residents of Grundy County. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously when needed but also take clear directions to complete the necessary work.

The Environmental Health Intern will be responsible for the operation of the mosquito traps, collecting mosquitos for testing, sorting out the desired species, and collecting dead birds to be sent to State laboratories for testing. This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Environmental Health and will require a schedule of no more than 16 hours per week. A Grundy County vehicle will be provided for work-related travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

From May 2025 through October 2025, the intern will assist the EH staff in completing grant deliverables related to the IDPH Vector Surveillance grant. Other appliable duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Regularly visiting stationary mosquito traps, collecting contents and returning to home office.

2. Processing collected mosquitoes, in accordance with the program requirements, to test for West Nile Virus.

3. Ensuring that the mosquito traps are well maintained and repaired as needed.

4. Traveling throughout Grundy to collect dead birds for testing.

5. Other environmental health duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICIATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED, with an interest in Public Health and/or the field of Environmental Health

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid Illinois driver’s license and auto insurance

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, ordinances, technical releases, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in sometimes unique situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TO APPLY: Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of the position in order to be considered.

Send resume and salary requirements to HR@grundycountyil.gov with “Environmental Health Intern” in the subject line or mail to Grundy County Administration, Attn: HR 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450.

No phone calls please.

Grundy County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service as those terms are defined in Section 1-103 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-103).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:
• 4 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:
• Morris, IL 60450 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Morris, IL 60450: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person