NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Environmental Public Health Intern
Holland, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15.34/hr - $15.34/hrNEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Public Health Intern to assist with seasonal activities in Ottawa County. The role involves monitoring water quality at public beaches, analyzing samples for contaminants, and supporting surveillance efforts for vector-borne diseases.
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Responsibilities
Collects and analyzes water samples from public beaches for bacteriological content, specifically E. coli, and reports findings to inform the public about water safety
Traps and classifies mosquitoes and ticks across various sites, reports findings to state partners for enhanced surveillance of vector-borne diseases
Supports enforcement of County Sanitary Code, Ottawa County Environmental Health Regulations, and relevant State Laws in environmental health areas
Assists the public with environmental health inquiries and complaints, providing advice and solutions for sanitation and environmental issues
Conducts inspections at public bathing beaches, and investigate environmental health hazards, initiating actions to mitigate such issues
Compiles, analyzes data, and generates reports to identify trends and recommend improvements in environmental health practices
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must currently be enrolled in or recently completed an Associate's degree program or Bachelor's degree program in environmental science, earth science, biology, chemistry, public health, or related field
Good organizational and analytical skills
Effective interpersonal and communication abilities
Proficiency in computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, database management, GIS, and Internet research
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances, and devices to increase mobility
Capability to perform fieldwork under various conditions, including woodlands, both on and off trail, beaches, sand dunes, swamps, and water sample collection in Lake Michigan and other bodies of water
Preferred
Completed coursework in microbiology, environmental health, or water quality
Benefits
This position has limited benefits; only those required under law.
Employees in this group do not receive benefits such as holiday pay, vacation, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), bereavement, or any other benefit unless required by law.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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CEO
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