Environmental Assistant Part-time *No Benefits* Non-Civil Service Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/5229082) Apply  Environmental Assistant Part-time *No Benefits* Non-Civil Service Salary $18.05 Hourly Location Nashville, TN Job Type Part-Time Seasonal Job Number HEA08396 Division Health Opening Date 04/03/2021 Closing Date 3/26/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Are you task-oriented and love working outdoors? Do you take pride in attention to detail? The Metro Nashville Public Health Department (MPHD) is seeking an energetic person to work with the Environmental Health Bureau. Our Environmental Health Bureau promotes healthy living conditions through clean air, safe food, and reduced exposure to environmental health and safety hazards. Under direct supervision and in a training status, performs mosquito control activities in the pest management program. The ability to work with a diverse population is a must as the successful candidate will be answering calls, managing inquiries, and speaking directly with citizens regarding MPHD’s pest management program. This is a Part-Time position with the Nashville Public Health Department. This position will work 19.5 hours per week with no benefits provided. If you have any questions regarding this position please call HR at 615-340-5640. Typical Duties + Performs various activities associated with the West Nile Virus and mosquito control programs. + Responds to requests for pest management services from residents of Davidson County. + Participates in MPHD’s response to the identification of positive mosquito pools and the occurrence of positive human cases of West Nile Virus. + Provides educational material for residents. + Maintains mosquito surveillance data. + Perform tick surveillance and related activities, including tick dragging, collection, and sample preparation for lab testing Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D. Valid driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law. Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government ?s employment-based immigration programs. MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities. Working Environment/Physical Demands: Medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and exerting up to 40 pounds of force on a regular basis. Must be willing to work with insect sprays and be willing and able to wear protective clothing. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 01 What is your highest level of education? + Less than High School or GED + High School or GED + Nursing Diploma + Associates Degree + Bachelors Degree + Advanced Degree 02 Do you have a valid Driver License? + Yes + No 03 How many years of related experience do you have ? + Less than a year + 1-2 years + 2-4 years + 4-6 years + More than 6 years 04 I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification. + Yes Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email