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    West Nile Virus/Water Quality Intern - Lincoln, United States - City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE

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    Description
    Salary: $ $22.00 Hourly

    Location : Lincoln, NE

    Job Type: Full time temporary

    Job Number:

    Department: Health Department

    Division: Environmental Public Health

    Opening Date: 04/13/2024

    Closing Date: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Central

    Job Posting Information

    Hours: 30-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Most hours are from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with minimal evening hours required. This is a temporary position and is not eligible for benefits.

    Excellent opportunity to work hands-on with Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department's West Nile Virus Surveillance Program and City of Lincoln ordinances.
    Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed

    This position will be integral in the Department's Vector Surveillance activities related to the collection of mosquitoes in Lancaster County. Work involves setting traps in the early evening and collection of trapped mosquitoes the following morning, every other week. The frequency of collection could be increased based on complaints and mosquito populations. Additional duties of the position will include inspections of non-potable water wells, investigation of standing water, unfenced pool, and wastewater complaints as well as other duties as assigned.
    Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

    Knowledge or experience utilizing various methods to collect insects, collection of samples using specific scientific/ industry approved methods desired.

    The ideal applicant will be a self-starter, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to protecting and promoting the public's health.
    Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

    Valid Nebraska Driver's License.

    Minimum 2 years of coursework in environmental sciences, natural sciences, biology, or other field related to job duties.

    Preferred: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural sciences, biology, or other field related to job duties.

    Equivalent work experience may be considered.

    Expectation of obtaining a "Category 9 - Public Health Pest Control" pesticide applicator license within first 30 days of employment

    To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week.

    To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week.

    Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits.

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    APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
    • 1. This application is hand scored.
    • 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
    • 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
    • 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
    • 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
    • 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
    • I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.
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    I understand this is a part time (30 to 40 hours per week), temporary position. This position is not eligible for benefits.
    • Acknowledge
    03

    Indicate if you have experience in the following areas:
    • Collecting insects for identification, population density or other scientific reason
    • Identifying potential mosquito breeding habitats
    • No experience
    04

    Please list where (employers/school) and when you acquired this experience and describe your experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

    05

    What mosquito species is the primary vector for West Nile Virus?

    06

    Do you have experience working with Environmental Health Laws or City Ordinances?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    If yes, please list where and when you acquired this experience and describe your experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

    08

    Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties. Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
    09

    For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number.

    10

    How does nitrate get into ground water and what are the main concerns of having high nitrate levels in drinking water supply?

    Required Question


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