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The Twin Falls County Pest Abatement District (TFCPAD) located in Twin Falls, Idaho is seeking a Pest

Abatement Manager to oversee and manage district activities, including execution of a pest abatement

plan (focusing on Black Fly & Mosquito abatement), management of staff, budget, and cooperative

activities with agencies and organizations partnered with the District. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment background checks, including credit report and drug testing. Job open until filled. TFCPAD

is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PEST ABATEMENT DISTRICT MANAGER

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Our focus is on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), prioritizing

biologically based larvicides. To that end, the Pest Abatement District Manager oversees the pest

abatement program; supervises pest abatement staff; develops and executes the District's

comprehensive management plans and any specific management plans (e.g., Black Fly Abatement and

Mosquito Abatement); performs administrative duties relating to policy, budgeting, and purchasing;

provides public education on the implementation of the comprehensive plan through multiple media

and public education venues; provides professional advice and instruction to the public regarding the

control and management of mosquitoes and other declared pests occurring in the district.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Supervises the inspection and monitoring of pest infestations as outlined in comprehensive

and coordinated plan;

● Monitors and manages enforcement of pest abatement program statutes;

● Recommends and conducts pest abatement public relations and community education

programs;

● Prepares recommendations for the Pest Abatement Board regarding program budget needs

and monitors assigned portions of the pest abatement budget;

● Supervises employees, assigns and reviews work, conducts performance evaluations and

implements disciplinary actions;

● Trains supervisors to perform deliverables of the comprehensive plan and evaluates the

performance of the supervisors and the comprehensive plan's ability to provide SMART

(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) deliverables;

● Assures personnel are trained on safety and the proper use and handling of any pesticides or

chemicals used to implement the pest abatement program as prescribed to meet state and

federal standards;

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● Conducts staff meetings and briefings;

● Recommends research projects to improve the effectiveness of pest abatement control

operations;

● Reviews development services construction documents for source development

regarding all water storage and drainage construction issues; operates a personal

computer, GIS software, and GPS equipment to compile reports and generate

information as required;

● Represents the Pest Abatement District in operational, technical, public educational, and

professional organizations and meetings;

● Furnishes scientific/technical data and recommendations for the informed execution of the

fiscal and operational goals and objectives of the comprehensive and coordinated plan.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

● Assists with the preparation of documents for the Abatement Board, County Commissioners,

and all State and Federal Departments for distribution as prescribed by law;

● Develops and maintains professional working relationships with agencies and organizations that

work cooperatively with or are impacted by the Pest Abatement District and its activities;

● Provides information and technical advice in case of emergencies relating to department

buildings, facilities, equipment, operations, and employees for fire, spill, or accidents;

● Assists in planning, procurement, usage, and maintenance of assigned portions of the program;

● Perform fiscal management duties as assigned by the Pest Abatement District Board;

● Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

● Must be able to obtain and maintain an Idaho Professional Applicators license, including the

following categories: Public Health; Core Competency; and Aerial UAS Pest Control

● Must have or obtain a Part 107 UAS Pilot’s license;

● Bachelor’s degree in a biology or life science related field (entomology, ecology) preferred;

● Work experience relating to pest management and ecology;

● Managerial and/or supervisory experience preferred;

● Knowledge and experience with budgeting and Idaho laws and regulations pertaining to taxing

district budget process;

● Knowledge of pest abatement control principles and practices and general integrated pest

management (IPM) practices, including trapping for and treating targets pests;

● Knowledge of Idaho Mosquito and Vermin Abatement statutes, rules and regulations;

● Knowledge of the life cycle of mosquitoes and other pest species in Idaho;

● Knowledge of GIS and GPS as well as other field data capture techniques;

● Knowledge of emergency response techniques;

● Ability to learn and follow Idaho Open Meeting laws and requirements, and educate board

members;

● Ability to identify by physical inspection most mosquito breeding sites within the district;

● Ability to interpret and explain complex pesticide label directions to employees and the general

public;

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● Ability to establish good rapport with department employees, the general public and personnel

from other government agencies in sometimes complex and adverse situations;

● Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures;

● Ability to plan and supervise the execution of a systematic mosquito abatement program;

● Ability to exercise good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness to find solutions for difficult

mosquito abatement problems;

● Ability to use a personal computer and to use MS Office software; and various software suites;

● Ability to organize meetings, organize office and maintain files, and operate in-house laboratory;

● Ability to supervise and motivate employees.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

● Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license and possess a good driving record.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

● Work is performed in both an office and outdoor environment and incumbent may be subject to

adverse environmental conditions;

● Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.

● The incumbent is on call 24 hours a day in case of emergencies that pertain to the District.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job functions

satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to

describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be

construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment

contract. The Twin Falls County Pest Abatement Board has the exclusive right to alter this job

description at any time without notice.