Job Title: Vector (Mosquito) Control Intern

Division: Environmental Health

Location: Morgan County Health Department, McConnelsville, OH

Our Team: At the Morgan County Health Department, our mission is to provide quality client-centered public health services to enhance the well-being of the entire population of Morgan County. We believe that the greatest wealth of a community is the health of the people and are dedicated to fulfilling our five core values of quality service, knowledge, diversity, collaboration and teamwork.

Employment Category: Seasonal Paid Internship

Hours: 20 hours per week for 12-15 weeks, 8:00-4:00 occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. Internship begins in May and ends in September

Pay Range: Based on experience.

Grant Funded: Yes

Benefits: Benefit package includes enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

Essential Duties:

Under direction of the Environmental Health Director and supervision of the Environmental Health Staff in the general health district, the intern will have the following opportunities:

• Learn about the biology of a mosquito;
• Learn about mosquito borne illnesses;
• Learn about proper pesticide application techniques, handling, laws, and safety;
• Learn how to operate mosquito pesticide equipment and how to trap mosquitos.
• Evaluate possible mosquito breeding areas;
• Apply larvicide materials;
• Record the location and application rate and amounts of mosquito control materials as required by Ohio EPA and ODA;
• Set traps throughout Morgan County to capture adult mosquitoes for submission to the State of Ohio for identification and testing;
• Operate adulticide application equipment (truck-mounted sprayer unit and gas-powered back pack sprayer units) as needed throughout season;
• Tick dragging throughout Morgan County to collect ticks for identification & follow-up by State Entomologists.

Minimum Experience/Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license with ongoing proof of auto insurance and be able to travel with reliable transportation.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted until May 6, 2024. Applicants will be selected for interviews based on qualifications and the quality of resumes and cover letters. Successful applicants must complete criminal background checks.

If you would like to be a part of our team, email cover letter and resume to: Jeff Michaels, Administrator at jeff.michaels@morgancounty-oh.gov, or mail to: Morgan County Health Department, Attn: Jeff Michaels, Administrator, 4275 N St. Rt. 376 NW, McConnelsville, OH 43756.

The Morgan County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age disability or military status in employment or the provision of services. Our agency is committed to the recruitment of diverse individuals who can offer different talents and perspectives to assist us in accomplishing our agency’s mission, vision, and the fulfillment of our five core values.