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ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY INTERN

529559

PHOENIX

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Internship

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

COME JOIN US! The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Environmental Epidemiology Intern

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

JOB LOCATION:

Address: 150 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Both In-Person and Teleworking

POSTING DETAILS:

- The Environmental Epidemiology intern will join our team for 14-19 weeks, working 16-20 hours each week.

- Start date - As soon as you’re ready we can accommodate your class schedule so that you may work during business hours.

-You will need to upload a copy of your resume, transcripts, and cover letter explaining how your skills are a good fit for this position, must have a current GPA standing of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

- Compensation based on education and experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

-We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree in public health and wants to develop beyond the classroom!

-You would be a great fit if you have excelled in and/or enjoyed courses such as Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology, and Public Health.

-In this role, you will gain experience working in the Office of Environmental Epidemiology at ADHS. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience coordinating data collection, analysis, and visualization, and ultimately identifying and implementing new outreach and education strategies.

-You will be coached and mentored by the Environmental Toxicology Program Manager along with the Environmental Health Epidemiologist and others in the Office of Environmental Epidemiology by collaborating with them on projects.

YOU WILL BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE INTERNSHIP:

● Strong verbal and written communication skills.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

● Knowledge of epidemiology principles, methods, and practices.

● Knowledge of Google Workspace, including Google Sites, Forms, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive and/or the ability to quickly learn new technology platforms.

● Knowledge of the design and accessibility of documents and the different types of products/materials used to communicate public health information.

● Experience or interest in learning programs like MEDSIS, SAS, Power BI, Canva, and Adobe Illustrator.

● Time management, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.

● Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of disease control, prevention, and intervention.

● Dedication to advancing health equity.

● Strong skills in planning, researching, and analyzing.

YOU WILL GAIN THE FOLLOWING FROM THIS INTERNSHIP:

● Experience managing, analyzing, and visualizing environmental health data.

● Skills for effective communication with a diverse team of public health professionals and the general public.

● Identifying and developing programming based on the request of the community and previous program data.

● Improved understanding of performing outreach and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

● Skills to best communicate health information with various audiences.

● Knowledge of the design and accessibility of documents and different types of products/materials used to communicate public health information.

● Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals.

SELECTIVE PREFERENCES:

Working towards a degree and a strong desire to develop beyond the classroom.
Experience in epidemiology including volunteer/internship and campus-based experience.
Experience (including volunteer/internship), coursework, or interest in public health, epidemiology, occupational health, or environmental health

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

internship@azdhs.gov

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements