Primary Objective

The City of Bloomington is seeking three (3) individuals to serve an internship from mid-May through August 2026. Under the direction of a registered environmental health specialist/sanitarian, interns will be responsible for conducting rental housing inspections, inspecting licensed public swimming pools, investigating city code violation complaints, and working in other environmental health areas as needed. Opportunities may be available to do directed projects if they fall within the scope of our division.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

Conducting rental housing inspections
Inspecting licensed public swimming pools
Investigating complaints of City code violations
Data entry and filing

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or earning a degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related science field. If in the process of earning a degree in any of these fields, candidate must have completed at least their second year of the degree program by the start of the internship
Valid driver’s license

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or equivalent
Experience inspecting public pools, licensed rental houses, or investigating city code violation complaints
Customer service experience
Knowledge of/familiarity with the City of Bloomington

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position does not supervise others.

Anticipated 2026 Hiring Range: $21.64 - 23.41 Hourly

Temporary/Seasonal; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible (except for PTO)

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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