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Job Description
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to perform duties related to Public Health and the Vector Control Program in the City. This is accomplished by setting and collecting mosquito traps at different locations within the city limits, preparation of mosquito samples for shipping, response to citizen's complaints, and treatment of problem areas to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Other duties include preparing reports, maintaining records, data entry, and interaction with other city employees and the general public.
The Public Health College Internship works for at least 32 hours per week and Monday and Tuesdays are mandatory working days.
Essential Job Functions- Performs vector control activities by completing surveillance on mosquitoes with gravid traps, collecting mosquitoes, application of larvicides and adulticides.
- Investigates complaints. Monitors mosquito breeding sites and prepares and maintains equipment for mosquito trapping and collecting.
- Inspects improperly maintained or abandoned in-ground or above ground residential swimming pools.
- Prepares reports and maintains records. Use data entry tools to record daily activities and complaint investigation and resolution.
Minimum Qualifications- High school or GED required. Student enrolled for Fall with a major or intent to major in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biology or similar field.
- Position will be working 32 hours per week. Monday and Tuesday hours are required.
- Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and ability to swim.
For city employees who are regular part time (10-19 hours per week) or seasonal hired placed on City payroll, the following benefits are provided:- PARS - Public Agency Retirement System: the employee contributes 6.2% each paycheck to this retirement system and the city provides 1.3%. The employee does not pay into Social Security. All of the employees contributions may be withdrawn upon separating service from the city. The City's contributions will not be paid unless the employee retires under the system.
- Part time or seasonal employees are not eligible for any paid leave or other benefits.
- Part time or seasonal employees are limited to working only 1,000 hours per 12-month period, unless the seasonal is project based for a specific period of time which is typically less than 12-months.
Closing Date/Time: 4/4/2025 5:00 PM Central -
Special Instructions
4/4/2025 5:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Grand Prairie
Show moreWelcome to the City of Grand Prairie! We Live Life Grand here – about 200,640 residents call Grand Prairie home, and we’re still growing. Grand Prairie is the 16th largest city in Texas and the 125th largest city in the United States, but we still have small town values. We are rated the #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S., 2nd Happiest City in Texas, 5th Best City for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas, 7th Safest Large City in Texas, and in the Top 50 U.S. Best Place to
Raise a Family!We have attractions that draw almost 10 million visitors a year to:
- Epic Waters Indoor Water Park showcasing 80,000 square feet of year-round water fun referred to as a “cruise ship on land”
- The Summit Active Adult Center with state-of-the-art fitness training, indoor infinity edge pool with lap lanes and exercise vortex, theater, game room, sauna
- PlayGrand Adventures (10-acre, all-accessible playground) is an exciting opportunity to provide a safe and fun playground experience for all ages and abilities (open late 2019)
- Firehouse Gastro Park restaurant downtown (conversion of historic Firehouse #1)
- Lone Star Park Thoroughbred Horse Race Track
- The Theatre at Grand Prairie concert venue
- Historic Uptown Theater in downtown
- IKEA, Living Spaces and the Premium Outlet Mall
- Traders Village
- Lake Joe Pool
- Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! And Palace of Wax
- Epic Central Park, a 172-acre park with five lakes, a Grand Lawn amphitheater, trails and a water and light show
- Chicken N’ Pickle
- Bolder Adventure Park
- The Epic Arts, Fitness and Entertainment Center with $1 million in cardio and strength training equipment, indoor walking/jogging track, group fitness and more
Grand Prairie recently welcomed more than 50 new restaurants and retail stores along SH 161, and development continues at a brisk pace. The city offers a vibrant lifestyle, with the best parks in the nation, more amenities than most, affordable to affluent housing and friendly neighbors.
City employees work hard to ensure Grand Prairie is known as an organization that creates Raving Fans by delivering world-class service. Our employee family and elected officials constantly live our values, aggressively move toward our vision and are always looking for ways to make the business of running a city even better.The hard work, positive input and optimism of all our city employees all play a key role in our success. We look forward to you joining our
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