Field Lab Surveillance Technician — Mosquito Trap Ops

fortbendcountytx; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County in Needville, Texas, seeks a Field Lab Surveillance Technician to support mosquito surveillance operations, trap site scouting, and field data collection. You will prepare trapping materials, test new mosquito traps, and maintain field equipment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, knowledge of insecticides preferred, strong communication, and a Texas driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License within 2

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of insecticides preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assists in surveying for suitable trap sites and obtains permissions for traps.
• Prepares trapping material for daily surveillance operations.
• Assists testing new mosquito traps and identifies mosquitoes during field surveys.
• Completes daily logs on vehicle and equipment usage and maintains field equipment.
• Performs maintenance and other duties as assigned, including emergency management participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Fort Bend County in Needville, Texas, seeks a Field Lab Surveillance Technician to support mosquito surveillance operations, trap site scouting, and field data collection. You will prepare trapping materials, test new mosquito traps, and maintain field equipment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, knowledge of insecticides preferred, strong communication, and a Texas driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License within 2