What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern (Environmental Health) position at City of Bloomington?
The City of Bloomington is seeking 3 individuals to serve an internship from mid-May through August 2025. Under the direction of a registered environmental health specialist/sanitarian, interns will be responsible for conducting rental housing inspections, inspecting licensed public swimming pools, collecting beach water samples, and working in other environmental health areas as needed. Opportunities may be available to do directed projects if they fall within the scope of our division.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
- Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
- Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
- Conducting rental housing inspections
- Inspecting licensed public swimming pools
- Investigating complaints of City code violations
- Collecting beach water samples
- Data entry and filing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or earning a degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related science field. If in the process of earning a degree in any of these fields, candidate must have completed at least their second year of the degree program by the start of the internship
- Valid driver’s license
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or equivalent
- Experience inspecting public pools, licensed rental houses, or collecting beach water samples
- Customer service experience
- Knowledge of/familiarity with the City of Bloomington
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
This position does not supervise others.
Anticipated 2025 Hiring Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Temporary/Seasonal; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible (except for PTO)
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Salary : $21 - $23