Field Lab Surveillance Technician-Environmental Health Dept.-Needville.

Fort Bend County; Rosenberg (TX); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fort Bend County is a dynamic county in Texas seeking a Field Lab Surveillance Technician-Needville to support mosquito surveillance operations. Responsibilities include trapping site surveys, trap testing, sample processing, and maintenance of field equipment, with daily logs and coordination with public entities.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, and knowledge of insecticides is preferred. Valid Texas Driver’s License and such licensure are required as stated.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of insecticides preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to multitask.

Responsabilités

• Assist in surveying for trap sites and obtain permissions from public and private entities for locating traps.
• Test new mosquito traps and set/retrieve traps from designated areas.
• Complete daily logs on vehicle and equipment usage; assist with field equipment maintenance.
• Assist with avian surveillance and other duties in the Division as needed.
• Participate in emergency management activities during local disasters as directed by county managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Knowledge of insecticides

Strong communication

Multitasking

Record keeping

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Outils

Spreadsheets

Description du poste

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Field Lab Surveillance Technician-Needville

• Assists in surveying for suitable trap sites; Obtain permission from both public and private entities for locating traps at suitable selected trap sites; Prepares all trapping material for daily surveillance operations. Assists testing new mosquito traps; Sets and retrieves mosquito traps from designated operational areas; Identifies mosquitoes from other insects during field surveys and collections; Completes daily logs on vehicle and equipment usage; Assists with repair and maintenance all field equipment; Assists with the avian surveillance
• Processes mosquito samples collected from the trapping process; Replenish and rotate Gravid trap attractant (hay infusion) as requested; Secures CDC light trap attractant (CO2) as requested.
• During the recovery period, assists in other duties such as maintenance of application equipment and vehicles, building and ground maintenance, cleaning duties and field surveying, including used and abandoned tire retrieval throughout the community.
• Assists in technical and non-technical service duties in other areas of Division as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Knowledge of Insecticides preferred
• Strong ability to interact and communicate effectively with other employees and the public. Strong verbal skills. Ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines, and the ability to prioritize own work. Must be able to multitask and maintain dependability and reliability. Knowledge of record keeping procedures, spreadsheets, word processing.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License, Required to obtain and maintain a Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License within 2 months of employment.

SALARY RANGE: $18.49 to $23.12 /Hourly

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.