Intern I (Consumer Health) (Code Compliance Services [CCS] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

As a part-time employee, performs/assists in performing job duties relating to one or more functional areas in the administration of a municipal government to develop working knowledge of municipal government procedures for professional growth or to meet the internship requirements of a school or university.

Job Description
 

Overview (General)

The Intern I is a part-time employee that assists in performing various administrative, clerical, or secretarial duties developing working knowledge of municipal government procedures for professional growth or to meet the internship requirements of a school or University.

Overview (Position-Specific)

The Intern I will gain hands-on experience in public health by assisting with routine inspections, evaluations, and compliance assessments of food establishments, public pools, and other community health-related facilities. This internship provides an opportunity to learn about health regulations, sanitation standards, and enforcement procedures while supporting experienced sanitarians in their daily responsibilities.

This internship offers valuable practical experience for individuals interested in pursuing a career in public health or environmental health services.

Essential Functions (General)

1 Aids, assists, and supports department or assistant department heads in obtaining information on existing problems to map out strategies to resolve them.

2 Develops rules and regulations, assesses needs, implements and improves new or existing procedures, and coordinates various activities to assist in the administration of a department or division.

3 Participates in finding solutions to existing problems and discusses proposals with administrative personnel in planning and executing administrative functions, special events and public relations activities to acquire skills in problem solving as part of a good internship program.

4 Conducts individual studies or projects in one or more city department or division to supplement knowledge acquired in a specialized area entailing diverse duties such as clerical duties, or those relating to inventory, bookkeeping, maintenance and marketing.

5 Performs and assists in a variety of functions such as special services including contracts management, emergency preparedness, damage control, architecture, engineering and construction; supports financial services such as budgeting, grants and trust management, accounting, purchasing, revenue forecasting, and monthly financial reporting to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.

6 Performs various personnel functions such as payroll, insurance, worker's compensation, safety, hiring and promotion, training, retirement, termination, affirmative action, benefits training, taxes and medical reports to acquire supplementary knowledge in the area of personnel administration.

7 Prepares periodical reports on the progress of the project under way to enable evaluation of performance.

8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Essential Functions (Position-Specific)

• Assist in conducting inspections of food establishments, pools, and public spaces to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Observe and support the review and processing of permits, including food establishment permits and temporary event permits.

• Participate in public education efforts, helping to inform business owners and the public about sanitation requirements and health regulations.

• Work alongside Registered Sanitarians to conduct risk assessments and investigations for potential health code violations.

• Research and stay informed about current environmental health laws, foodborne illnesses, and public health best practices.

• Support follow-up inspections for businesses found in non-compliance, helping document corrective actions.

• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and field visits to gain exposure to real-world environmental health challenges.

• Assist with administrative tasks such as