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City of Minneapolis Is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position Seasonal Environmental Health Technician – Food, Lodging, & Pools.

Position Description:

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Perform independent inspection and assist inspectors with developing and issuing written orders that address non- compliance.
Assist Inspectors on field investigations for problems relevant to the assigned area which may include food, lodging, pools, water quality, and emergency response.
Review food vendor applications for temporary events and issue permits for those that are approved.
Recommend permit denials, revocations, or administrative fines to the supervisor or inspectors.
Perform studies that analyze objective data regarding the area assigned and generate reports.
Represent the Health Department to the public and to outside organizations.
Assist in the work of/with stakeholders on area assigned issues, including, businesses, and neighborhood groups; attend and make presentations at meetings, prepare letters and update website information.
Use GIS to create maps of the location of identified issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office and field

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Applicants must at least be in the process of earning a bachelor's degree in Natural or Physical Science, or a related field with background in environmental studies (transcripts must be submitted with the application). This is a minimum requirement.

Please note if you have a bachelor's degree in Natural or Physical Science, or a related field with background in environmental studies, you can still apply. (transcripts must be submitted with the application)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

N/A

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver License

Required Attachments:
You must submit your transcripts to be considered for this position.

Position closes on: 2025-03-16

Where to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/minneapolismn/jobs/4787282/seasonal-environmental-health-technician-food-lodging-and-pools?keywords=seasonal&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

City of Brooklyn Park Is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position Environmental Health Interns.

Position Description:

The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota's sixth largest municipality is seeking applicants for our seasonal intern positions within the Community Development Department. We are looking for four (4) highly motivated and dependable individuals who can work in a fast paced, customer focused environment.

These positions will provide a great opportunity to work in a diverse community and be involved in a wide range of inspection and enforcement activities that promote stable neighborhoods and strong businesses as well as provide exposure to a variety of community issues for career development.

NOTE: First review of applications will be on February 11, 2025. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct property maintenance inspections and enforce the city public health, zoning, sign, nuisance, and property maintenance codes
Conduct and/or assist with inspections of licensed food establishments, public swimming pools, spas, licensed lodging facilities, and itinerant food events; obtain food, water, and environmental samples. All public health related activities are conducted under the supervision of a registered sanitarian (these duties require studies in an Environmental Health-related field)
Issue correction orders to property owners and take legal actions including issuing administrative fines and ordering abatements
Answer questions from the public
Conduct various administrative functions including answering phones, data entry, imaging documents etc.
Conduct special projects as directed
Other job duties as assigned or apparent

Position Requirements:

Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Education
Undergraduate level studies in areas of community development, public administration, planning, housing, redevelopment, criminal justice, biology, physical sciences, public health, building/housing inspections, or related field

Experience
Experience with Microsoft Office programs and applications

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license

Position closes on: 2025-02-28

Where to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brooklynparkmn/jobs/4804602/intern-environmental-health?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The City of Bloomington is seeking 3 individuals to serve an internship from mid-May through August 2025. Under the direction of a registered environmental health specialist/sanitarian, interns will be responsible for conducting rental housing inspections, inspecting licensed public swimming pools, collecting beach water samples, and working in other environmental health areas as needed. Opportunities may be available to do directed projects if they fall within the scope of our division.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

• Conducting rental housing inspections
• Inspecting licensed public swimming pools
• Investigating complaints of City code violations
• Collecting beach water samples
• Data entry and filing

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree or earning a degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related science field. If in the process of earning a degree in any of these fields, candidate must have completed at least their second year of the degree program by the start of the internship
• Valid driver’s license

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or equivalent
• Experience inspecting public pools, licensed rental houses, or collecting beach water samples
• Customer service experience
• Knowledge of/familiarity with the City of Bloomington

Position closes on: 3/2/25

Position closes on: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomingtonmn/jobs/4763811/intern-environmental-health?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs