INTRODUCTION:
Racine Public Health Department -Laboratory is a learning institution. The overarching goal of this project is to conduct regulatory surface water quality monitoring and annual beach sanitary surveys at public recreational beaches in SE WI to identify pollution sources and/or conditions that may have an adverse impact on human and environmental health. This is a WDNR sponsored multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional effort extending from St. Frances (Milwaukee County) to Pleasant Prairie, WI (Kenosha County).
POSITION PURPOSE:
To ensure the sustainability of coastal and inland water resources as well as reducing public health risk associated with waterborne illness in the context of recreation through the collection of data on physical attributes, environmental conditions and potential pollution sources capable of adversely impacting water quality, including municipal infrastructure, avian populations, algal blooms and hydro-meteorological conditions. Delivery of annual regulatory monitoring data and beach sanitary survey reports to the WDNR and/or USEPA.
This position is May 20,2024 - August 30,2024 (15 weeks). Approximately 20-25 hours/week (M - F) but schedule may vary based on need. Offices closed May 27, June 19 and July 4, 2024. Paid internship. Hourly rate is $19.00. Mileage will be reimbursed at $0.67/mile for all work related travel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
PHYSICAL DEMANDS