Laurel County Health Department (LCHD) works with both Bachelor’s and Master’s students for practicum/student internships. A student interested in a practicum or internship with Laurel County Health Department must submit a completed application to the Internship Coordinator.

All internship candidates will be screened through a face-to-face interview process that will performed by the Public Health Director, Internship Coordinator,

and Staff Preceptor before being accepted by LCHD.

Application for Internship

*Internship spaces are limited due to the size of our agency.

LCHD Student Internship/Practicum Application Internship Coordinator:

Stephanie Martin
Phone: (606) 878-7754
Fax: (606) 864-8295
Email: stephanien.martin@ky.gov
Address: 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky 40741

Application Deadline for Internships:
• Spring Semester, November 30
• Summer Semester, March 31
• Fall Semester, June 30

The Laurel County Health Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations.

These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of interns, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, patients, and interns.

For more information please contact:

Stephanie Martin

Phone: (606) 878-7754

Fax: (606) 864-8295

Email: stephanien.martin@ky.gov

Address: 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky 40741

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time Health Environmentalist I.

 General Duties include:  Performs work of moderate difficulty while receiving training in the application of environmental health programs and in the enforcement of regulations through formal classroom training and on-the-job experience; performs duties with close monitoring by professional supervisory personnel until properly trained to perform functions independently. Performs regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools, to ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to environmental health, this may include taking product samples and forwarding for testing. Secures water samples, investigates nuisance complaints and other duties related to environmental health; Inspects food establishments for compliance with state regulations pertaining to sanitation; request assistance from supervisors in situations beyond his/her scope of training and experience. Interprets reports generated by the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) system. Analyzes and interprets data regarding test results, inspections results, etc. and presents results to appropriate types of audiences.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience:  Bachelor Degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223. 

 Special Requirements:  Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

Note:  an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902KAR 8:080.

 Starting Salary:  $20.30-$25.24/hr negotiable with additional experience.  Grade 17

 Apply at https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS Completed application must be submitted by 12:00AM November 9, 2024. Transcripts must be provided before the close date if post-secondary education is required or may be substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded.  Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing.  Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time  Health Environmentalist II.

 General Duties include:  Under general supervision of professional supervisory personnel, performs work of moderate to complex difficulty in the inspection of facilities, and the investigation and resolution of environmental complaints and nuisances. With considerable ability inspects and provides consultation to establishments or facilities for compliance with state regulations; reviews plans for new construction and modification of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval of plans; Reviews plans for on-site sewage systems for residences, institutions and other construction; responds to complaints regarding pollution, housing, insect or rodent infestation or other health related problems; attempts to solve problems through negotiation; initiates legal action if applicable or necessary; refers to appropriate health department personnel. May serve as resource person to health environmentalist/trainee or support staff. Working ability to identify regulatory infractions and recommend corrective actions.

  Minimum Education, Training or Experience:  Bachelor Degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223 and one (1) year of experience as a health environmentalist performing inspections.

 Special Requirements:  Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

Note:  an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 within six (6) months to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902KAR 8:080.

 Starting Salary:  $22.81-$28.36/hr negotiable with additional experience.  Grade 19

 Apply at https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS Completed application must be submitted by 12:00AM November 9, 2024. Transcripts must be provided before the close date if post-secondary education is required or may be substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded.  Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing.  Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check.  Equal Opportunity Employer