Occupational Health Intern (College)

Explore a great opportunity to learn more about the occupational health of Pennsylvania's workers! The Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking a motivated college student to join our team in the Division of Environmental Health Epidemiology. This paid internship will allow you to help us research occupational safety and health regarding lead exposure in worker populations. Apply today to build your knowledge for the future and make a difference in the lives of Pennsylvania's citizens!

As an Occupational Health Intern, you will support the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance program with research activities and data collection. Your duties will include assisting in drafting occupational health-related manuscripts. You will accomplish this by conducting literature reviews, writing background sections, and creating data visualizations using software programs. You may have the opportunity to attend and present findings at conferences and meetings. You will be tasked with developing outreach materials for target worker populations based on findings. As an intern, you will support supplemental lead surveillance by conducting phone interviews with employees who have high blood lead levels to identify possible workplace and non-workplace sources of lead exposure. Additionally, you may be given an assignment to support the public health emergency response mission of the Department of Health.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Summer internship with flex hours, 20 to 37.5 hours per week.
• Internship will start May 2025 and last 3 to 6 months. There is a possibility of an extension.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Current full-time enrollment in a bachelor's degree program or higher.
• Good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
• Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.