Environmental Health Specialist - Internship

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values— S tewardship, E ngaged, R espectful, V isionary, and E xcellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles— A daptable, P rofessional, R elationship-Focused, and O utcome-Based—reflect who we are at our core. This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA .

The City of Plano is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist Intern to join our Environmental Health Department! When ordering food from a restaurant or swimming in a pool, have you ever asked yourself, "Is this food and water safe?" The Environmental Health Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with food and commercial pool safety requirements by all the permitted facilities in the City of Plano, Texas. The individual selected for this position will assist inspectors in identifying violations at regulated facilities during onsite inspections of establishments that offer food to the public and recreational bodies of water constructed for public use. Additionally, this position will assist with consumer complaints for both programs when received by the division. Special projects may also be assigned to this position, allowing the individual to use their knowledge of the Environmental Health field to make a significant impact on public safety in the City of Plano.

Engage in a wide range of activities, from field inspections and public education to research and data analysis, ensuring every day is different and rewarding. Gain hands-on experience in environmental health practices, participate in training opportunities, and work alongside experienced professionals who can mentor you in your career. Strengthen problem-solving, communication, analytical, and technical skills valuable in many health and science-related fields. For the complete job description for a Intern - Bachelor Degree, view job description .

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D Open positions are subject to close without notice.