Job Description
LOCATION: Wayne County Health Department - Wayne, 48184
POSITION SUMMARY: Working for the Wayne County Health, Human & Veterans Services; under the supervision of the Environmental Management Unit Chief, the Environmental Program Assistant will be responsible for conducting mosquito surveillance, identifying mosquitoes by species, and submitting specimens for laboratory testing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Contact businesses in Wayne County to request permission to conduct mosquito surveillance on their property.
- Monitor weather conditions for optimal mosquito surveillance.
- Set mosquito traps in appropriate locations for the target species and collect the traps the following day.
- Sort and identify mosquitoes by species and submit specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintain a database of surveillance results.
- Charge batteries, maintain surveillance equipment, and keep an orderly workspace.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- MUST have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable safe driving record, and a reliable and insured automobile.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- At least two years of college with courses in biology or other sciences (required).
- Candidates working towards a degree in Biology, Environmental Health, or a closely related field are preferred.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to work in an office environment, laboratory and outside in field conditions.
- Ability to walk up and down stairs, over uneven terrain, and through fields, woods or industrial locations.
- Ability to lift, move, carry equipment and supplies that weigh up to 50 pounds.
SALARY: $16.50 hourly
Employment Type: Special Servies/Temporary - (Summer Job)
Classification: Non-Exempt
Benefits: None
Application Deadline: June 9th, 2025.
Please include a Cover Letter & an updated Resume with the application (required)
Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.
** SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department. **
** SEMHA positions are grant funded and are contingent upon the continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment. **Requirements: