NEHA Summer Intern
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Description
The National Environmental Public Health Internship Program (NEPHIP) is a 400hour internship opportunity that links environmental health undergraduate and graduate students with internship placements at qualified state tribal local and territorial (STLT) environmental public health agencies.
This workforce initiative supports the establishment of qualified applicant pipelines to help meet current and future environmental health professional workforce needs across the nation and encourages environmental health students to consider careers in governmental environmental public health following graduation.Job Responsibilities
NEHA Intern Job Duties Learn how to set mosquito surveillance traps. Understand the job of public health vector surveillance. Learn to work unsupervised and in the field. Submit mosquitoes to state entomologist for ID. Interact with local health district to get additional EH experience. While the scope of the internship does not allow for mosquito ID training materials are made available to study that aspect of the job. Maintain communication with state entomologist concerning any additional tasks Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and wellbeing.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities generally in the form of two 15minute breaks or one 30minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree diploma licensure etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to preemployment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH in the event of an identified emergency you may be required as a term and condition of employment to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA) email request by the closing date of this announcement to:
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
