LORAIN COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT
9880 SOUTH MURRAY RIDGE, ROAD
ELYRIA, OHIO 44035
TELEPHONE
Area Code 440
Elyria 322-6367
Lorain 244-3418
244-2209
Columbia Station 236-8722
David Covell, RS, MPH
Fax Line 322-0911
Environmental Health Internship - 2016
Description: The Lorain County General Health District is looking for college students interested in
working to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses within the Lorain County area and conduct water quality
activities in the watersheds related to household sewage treatment systems and bathing beaches. A student
of Biology or Environmental Health/Science is preferred.
Requirements: Must be enrolled as a college student in the upcoming school year. Candidate must have a
valid driver’s license.
FUNCTION
Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Heath, the student will work in the community
to prevent disease through environmental health programs.
JOB DUTIES
1. Driving Mosquito Control truck, other agency vehicle, or personal vehicle if necessary.
2. Treating standing water and other breeding locations for mosquito larvae.
3. Identifies and inventories household sewage treatment systems.
4. Collects water samples from various locations, including inland lakes and Lake Erie.
5. Some computer work and filing.
6. Communicates with community groups and residents regarding mosquito control, household sewage
system treatment, and beach water quality.
7. Present to the health department staff, at the end of the internship, on work conducted, experiences, and
other highlights.
MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to: work with others; communicate with the general public; prepare concise and accurate reports;
attend work on time, and dress appropriately. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Interested candidates may upload their resume and letter of interest at www.loraincounyhealth.com
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F
(Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled.)