Field Lab Surveillance Tech: Mosquito & Field Ops

Fort Bend County; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Field Lab Surveillance Technician-Needville to support mosquito surveillance and field operations. You will survey trap sites, test traps, identify mosquitoes, and maintain field equipment across designated areas, ensuring timely data logging and reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating with partners, assisting with avian surveillance, and contributing to emergency management activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of insecticides preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and the public.

Responsibilities

• Survey for trap sites and obtain permission for locating traps.
• Test new mosquito traps and manage daily surveillance operations.
• Set and retrieve traps and identify mosquitoes during field surveys.

Skills

Insect surveillance

Public interaction

Multitasking

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a Field Lab Surveillance Technician-Needville to support mosquito surveillance and field operations. You will survey trap sites, test traps, identify mosquitoes, and maintain field equipment across designated areas, ensuring timely data logging and reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating with partners, assisting with avian surveillance, and contributing to emergency management activities as needed.