Description

LOCATION: Wayne County Health Department - Wayne, 48184

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Assistant will be responsible for conducting mosquito surveillance, identifying mosquitoes by species, and submitting specimens for laboratory testing. Candidates MUST submit a Cover Letter & an updated Resume with the application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contact businesses in Wayne County to request permission to conduct mosquito surveillance on their property.
• Monitor weather conditions for optimal mosquito surveillance.
• Set mosquito traps in appropriate locations for the target species and collect the traps the following day.
• Sort and identify mosquitoes by species and submit specimens for laboratory testing.
• Maintain a database of surveillance results.
• Charge batteries, maintain surveillance equipment, and keep an orderly workspace.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST have a valid driver’s license with a reliable transportation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years of college with courses in biology or other sciences (required).
• Candidates working towards a degree in Biology, Environmental Health, or a closely related field are preferred.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work in an office environment, laboratory and outside in field conditions.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs, over uneven terrain, and through fields, woods or industrial locations.
• Ability to lift, move, carry equipment and supplies that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Salary: $16.50 hourly

Employment Type: Part-time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Benefits: None

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026.

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.