Environmental Health Specialist - Internship

About the role

Our Culture At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, and Excellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—Adaptable, Professional, Relationship-Focused, and Outcome-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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with consumer complaints for both food and commercial pool safety programs when received by the division.
• Undertake special projects that allow the use of environmental health knowledge to make a significant impact on public safety in the City of Plano.
• Engage in a wide range of activities, including field inspections, public education, research, and data analysis.

Skills

• Problem‑solving
• Communication
• Analytical
• Technical

Benefits

• Gain hands‑on experience in environmental health practices.
• Participate in training opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who can mentor you in your career.

Pay

Minimum 17.064610 – Lower Third 19.339891 Hourly Salary Range (approximately $17.06–$19.34 per hour).