Walworth County, WI · 17 hours ago
Limited Term Environmental Health Technician (Public Health Intern)
Elkhorn, WI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hrWalworth County Public Health Department is seeking two motivated staff with science or environmental interests to join their Environmental Public Health team for summer 2026. The roles will involve supporting environmental health initiatives, focusing on private well water quality and vector monitoring for disease prevention.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist with the collection of environmental water samples from county water bodies
Monitor and document water quality conditions in the county
Conduct laboratory analyses to determine bacterial presence, bacterial number, and nitrate level of water samples
Coordinate collection of drinking water samples from private residences
Educate residents/property owners on private well maintenance and water sample collection
Compile, organize, and input data for program assessments related to water quality
Complete a project examining changes in water quality in private wells over time in Walworth County
Assist in the monitoring and collection of data on tick populations in county parks through regular tick sampling and identification
Collaborate with UW-Madison staff on a surveillance program to focused on detecting and monitoring Lyme Disease
Support the creation and delivery of vector borne disease communications
Conduct an educational campaign on vector borne disease prevention
Collect data on vector borne disease awareness and prevention practices within the county
Support other Environmental Health projects and programs in addition to their primary focus area
Participate in environmental health education and outreach
Learn how to use social media to promote public health messages
Gain job shadowing experience and explore potential career paths in other environmental health and public health fields
Collect beach water samples and assess beach health
Analyze beach water samples for E. Coli levels
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a high school diploma and at least two years of college coursework in relevant subjects (biology, environmental science, public health, etc.)
80+ hours of laboratory experience (coursework may qualify)
Access to a vehicle
A current valid driver's license
Proof of minimum automobile liability insurance coverage
Background check and drug screen will be required as part of the post offer hiring process
Company
Walworth County, WI
Walworth County, located in southeastern Wisconsin, is one of the oldest and wealthiest counties in the state.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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