Environmental Health Assistant - Seasonal

Mecklenburg County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Public Health seeks personnel to perform environmental assessments and abatement activities, under supervision, ensuring regulatory compliance across the county. Roles include surveying breeding sites, educating communities, and supporting public health initiatives.

The positions offer training and preparation for field tasks, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with residents and agencies to protect community health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted.
• Valid NC or SC Driver's License required and maintenance of County Vehicle Operator's Permit.
• Annual MVR check required.
• Enrolled in post-secondary health-related program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Survey known mosquito breeding sites for activity and treat as necessary.
• Conduct field investigations to assess environmental conditions.
• Educate property owners on compliance with laws and regulations.
• Develop educational information for individuals and organizations.
• Perform pest management and related regulatory tasks.

Skills

Field investigations

Data collection

Educational outreach

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Field monitoring equipment

Pesticide use & management software

Job description

NOTE: Interviews will be conducted February 2027 Hiring Rate: $20.00/hour

"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career"

About Us

At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.

As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field.

The CDC foundation explains that "Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease".

Come be a part of Mecklenburg County's Public Health department's vision to "assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations."

Position Summary

Assesses environmental conditions and conducts abatement measures as necessary. This position, under direct supervision, supports the Public Health Department and its efforts to ensure regulatory compliance throughout Mecklenburg County.

These positions will be surveying known mosquito breeding sites for activity and treating as necessary. Applicants will receive training to acquire needed skills and knowledge to successfully perform tasks required.

Essential Functions

• Conduct and perform field investigations to assess environmental conditions
• Educate, guide, and direct property owners and residents on compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Participate in neighborhood educational campaigns and surveys
• Perform control strategies as related to their environmental specialty
• Compile and develop educational information to individuals and organizations

Minimum Qualifications

• No experience required

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

• Will require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator's Permit
• Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary physical or biological sciences program
• Public Health/Environmental Health program enrollment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Applicable Federal, State, and local environmental compliance regulatory agencies
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Field observation techniques
• Integrated pest management
• Pesticide use and management as well as laws and regulations addressing such

Skills

• Using a computer and related software applications
• Maintaining field monitoring and data equipment
• Preparing reports
• Collecting field samples
• Organizing, evaluating, and acting upon observations identified in the field

Abilities

Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner

Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs

Engagement Readiness: Demonstrating a willingness to commit to one's work and to invest one's time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals

Computer Skills

Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Frequency

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Frequently (10 to 24 hrs/week)
• The person in this position needs to move about from point X to point Y. Frequently (10 to 24 hrs/week)
• Operates a computer or other office equipment. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)
• Ascends/Descends a ladder to perform duties or operate equipment. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)
• The person in this role is required to position themselves to maintain equipment such as computers, servers, machinery, etc. Not Applicable
• The person in this role frequently communicates and must be able to exchange and convey information. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)
• Must be able to review information on paper or computer. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)
• Must be able to discern information from long distances. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)
• Must be able to detect or distinguish flavor or smells. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)

Demand Weight Frequency

• Must be able to carry/move equipment 10 lbs or less Frequent
• Must be able to carry/move equipment 11-20 lbs Occasionally
• Must be able to carry/move equipment 21-50 lbs Occasionally
• Must be able to carry/move equipment 51-100 lbs Not Applicable
• Must be able to carry/move equipment Over 100 lbs Not Applicable

Work Environment

• Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.