Vector Control Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary The County of San Diego and the Department of Environmental Health & Quality Invites Your Interest for This Exciting Career Opportunity. VECTOR CONTROL TECHNICIAN AIDE Interviews will take place the week of July 6, 2026. Job offer will be made the week of July 20, 2026.

This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $61,193.60 Annually. County employees are subject to the County promotional rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5 Future Salary Increases June 2026 - 8.13% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 4.63% Market Adjustment) June 2027 - 7.63% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 4.63% Market Adjustment) The Position: The Department of Environmental Health & Quality is currently seeking a Vector Control Technician Aide that will be assigned in the Community Health Division - Vector Control Program. The work location is 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 102, San Diego 92123

The Vector Control Technician Aide - will perform vector detection, prevention and control of mosquitoes, rodents, and other vectors within an assigned geographic or program area; and to perform related work as required. This is the entry level class in the Vector Control Technician series. Under immediate supervision, Vector Control Technician Aides receive direct training to apply pesticides, and acquire on-the-job experience in vector control work leading to certification by the State of California.

Please read the Vector Control Technician Aide job description for more information. The Department: The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health & Quality (DEHQ) enhances San Diegans' quality of life by protecting public health and safeguarding environmental quality, educating the public to increase environmental awareness, and implementing and enforcing local, state, and federal environmental laws. The Community Health Division includes the Vector Control Program (VCP), a county-wide program that monitors vectors and the diseases that they carry.

Please read about the County of San Diego's Department of Environmental Health & Quality here. Working Conditions: - This is NOT a laboratory position. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous gases and chemicals, vectors and vector-borne diseases, rough terrain, inclement weather conditions, vicious animals, poisonous plants and animals, and may deal with irate or hostile individuals.

Incumbents will spend the vast majority of the time outdoors. Hiring Process and Timeline: Job Offer and Background Process begins soon after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent. Blind Applicant Screening: The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision.

Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.

Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Conditions of Employment: As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation: The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

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