Vector Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY.

Under the general supervision of the Vector Control Supervisor to perform field inspections for the detection, control, and prevention of mosquitoes, rodents, infectious insects, and other vectors. Safely spray chemicals under federal, state, and local environmental vector control laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

• Inspect and survey a variety of properties, lands, and facilities to determine the presence of vectors such as mosquitoes, rodents, and other vectors.
• Prepare, compile, and maintain daily field service reports and keep accurate records of pesticide applications and other field activities.
• Research land ownership and work with property owners, community groups, and environmental groups to prevent and control vectors.
• Work to source reduction by conducting anti-litter clean-up, educating, and possibly by other means as directed.
• Monitor progress of vector control efforts.
• Respond to citizens' complaints and requests for vector control services.
• Spray, treat, and bait to control vectors using judgment in selecting appropriate materials and methods.
• Apply pesticides as needed inside and outside.
• Perform larvicide and mechanical spraying as needed to reduce mosquito populations.
• Conduct structural spraying for pests on county property and inside/outside buildings.
• Conduct mosquito samples as needed.
• Drive automotive equipment; operate hand and power tools and spray equipment; keep spray and automotive equipment in working order.
• Perform simple maintenance and repairs.
• May be assigned to assist in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of vector control buildings, grounds, and equipment, including but not limited to, cutting weeds, trash pickup, maintenance of the fishpond, painting equipment, maintenance of small equipment, an educational trailer, facility fencing, and pump house.
• Follow and enforce environmental, agriculture, and pesticide codes and policies on vector management and control.
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to County employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate, complete, and up to date information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner.
• May attend public meetings and present on environmental vector control issues affecting the community.
• Conduct classroom education activities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Education. High school diploma or GED

B. Experience. One (1) year of full-time experience working with pesticides. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

C. Education/Experience. In accordance with County Policy.

D. Licenses/Certifications. Must have a valid driver's license. Must maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy. Must have or be able to obtain a New Mexico Department of Agriculture's Category 8, Public Health Pests Certification and a category 7A, Structural Pest Certification within the first six months of hire.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.). Background and driver's license record check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Must have knowledge of: State and federal laws relating to the control and prevention of mosquitoes, rodents, infectious insects, and other vector control methods; various chemicals used for the control of mosquitoes; use in personal computer, spreadsheets and database software, sample and monitor instruments; occupational safety and health regulations, working practices and procedures; proper safety protocols; precautionary measures and maintenance of equipment; maintain files, record sampling data and prepare reports

Must have the ability to: Apply appropriate control methods and techniques in the control of mosquitoes, rodents, infectious insects, and other vectors; formulate and apply pesticides according to specific directions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and others; interact with the public and assure compliance with regulations tactfully.

Must have the skills to: Operate power tools, specialized equipment, power and gasoline driven equipment and off road vehicles; performs manual labor; read, understand, interpret and enforce codes; follow oral and written instructions and procedures; must be able to work independently without direct supervision; keep detailed records and write accurate reports; speak in public an make presentations; use a computer and other office equipment with enough speed and accuracy to perform the task.

Compensation Range

Dona Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Dona Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please seehttp://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.