Top 13 Environmental intern Jobs in Cook County Il

Environmental Health Intern
OAK PARK VILLAGE OF —Oak Park, IL
- $17.00 - $25.64 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
Public Policy Intern
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $18 an hour
- Online Application
- Computer literacy
- Office
- US work authorization
Environmental Science/Engineering Intern
Tetra Tech —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Arboriculture Internship
Bartlett Tree Experts —Chicago, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Residential
- In-person
- Internship
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Community Initiatives Intern
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $18 an hour
- Online Application
- Office
- US work authorization
- Internship
Research Intern, Urban Wildlife Institute
Lincoln Park Zoological Society —Chicago, IL
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Access
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
Community Engagement Intern
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Office
- US work authorization
Renewable Energy Internship
BEAR Construction —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $20 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Up to 50% travel
Civil Engineering Intern (Calumet WRP)
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $18 an hour
- Online Application
- Research
- US work authorization
- Reliable transportation
Safety & Workers’ Compensation Internship – Summer '26 (MON-FRI)
S&S Activewear LLC —Lockport, IL
- $15 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- US work authorization
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Environmental Health Intern

OAK PARK VILLAGE OF
Oak Park, IL

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Job Details

Internship
$17.00 - $25.64 an hour

Qualifications

Environmental regulations
Report preparation
Environmental compliance
Local ordinances
Customer complaint resolution

Full Job Description

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERN

Department: Health
FLSA: Non-Union Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 1

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION
To assist Public Health Practitioners in the inspection of local businesses, homes and other establishments to enforce state and local laws and ordinances related to public health safety, and to assist in the completion of deliverables required public health grants; and to respond to and resolve citizen complaints regarding nuisances and reported epidemics.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives directions from the Public Health Director, and managers of the Environmental Health and Preparedness programs

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities:
1. Conduct Smoke-Free Illinois Act compliance checks public places and places of employment (both food and non-food businesses) by checking for signage, ashtrays and documenting witnessed smoking violations.
2. Conduct follow-up activities for Smoke-Free Illinois Act complaints, including conducting phone calls to businesses that violated SFIA, writing and sending letters to violators, following-up with violators to ensure receipt of letters and corrective actions taken by violators, conducting site inspections of businesses that violate SFIA to ensure correction of SFIA violation implemented.
3. Collaborate with the Environmental Health Division to address SFIA violations if needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERN
ENVIROONMENTAL HEALTH INTERN 4.30.26
4. Document violations of the of SFIA.
5. Conduct public education regarding the Tick program.
6. Assist Environmental Health in conducting rodent surveys; provide public education regarding the elimination of conditions that attracts or host rodent populations.
7. Assist Environmental Health Practitioners in the inspection of restaurants, grocery stores, mobile and temporary food service facilities, retail food stores and other public service establishments; ensure compliance with standard health safety requirements; record violations and follow-up as appropriate.
8. Conduct follow-up activities to ensure compliance with the flavor tobacco ban ordinance by violators.
9. Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints.
10. Assist Clinical and Emergency Preparedness departments as needed with training and exercise activities related to medical countermeasure management and dispensing
11. Assist Clinical and Emergency Preparedness departments as needed with training and exercise activities related to Family Reunification plans and Volunteer Management.
Other important duties and responsibilities:
1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Health and safety policies and procedures.
Public Health concepts such as communicable and chronic disease prevention, injury prevention, and community health promotion.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Customer service principles and methods.
Microsoft software applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Ability to:

Inspect facilities and operations to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
Interpret, explain and enforce the Village health and safety rules, regulations, laws and codes.
Recognize health safety violations and recommend solutions.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain interpersonal skills in the workplace to effectively communicate and interact with others.
Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

Making observations
Communicating with others
Reading and writing
Operating assigned office equipment.

Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of: Sustainability cognitive abilities that enable the potential for:

Making sound decisions
Demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Training/Experience/Education: Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at the bachelor or master’s level at an accredited college or university in an environmental, health, public health or other science related program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Travel from site to site; exposure to dust and noise; some climbing, stooping and lifting. Work in inclement weather conditions. Extensive walking outdoors for exterior property surveillance/inspection.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Village of Oak Park commits itself to diversity, equity and inclusion by recognizing that creating a mutually respectful, multicultural and equitable environment does not happen on its own, it must be intentional. This includes providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, military or veteran status or any other characteristics.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Training/Experience/Education: Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at the bachelor or master’s level at an accredited college or university in an environmental, health, public health or other science related program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

To assist Public Health Practitioners in the inspection of local businesses, homes and other establishments to enforce state and local laws and ordinances related to public health safety, and to assist in the completion of deliverables required public health grants; and to respond to and resolve citizen complaints regarding nuisances and reported epidemics.

Training/Experience/Education: Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at the bachelor or master’s level at an accredited college or university in an environmental, health, public health or other science related program.

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