Lead Mosquito Control Field Supervisor

Fort Bend County; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement

Employee benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a supervisor to oversee chemical and biological methods for mosquito eradication and pest control. You will lead a team, plan programs, train staff, and ensure operational oversight of technicians across surveillance and suppression activities.

The role requires a biology/entomology/epidemiology background and several years in vector control with leadership experience. Fort Bend County offers comprehensive benefits and public health impact in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Entomology, Epidemiology, or a closely related field.
• 3 years of vector control or integrated pest management with 1 year in team leadership.
• Experience in programmatic planning and developing workgroup policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors areas for mosquito breeding sites and assigns staff for treatment decisions.
• Performs chemical and mechanical pest control in mitigation areas.
• Conducts adult and larvae mosquito surveillance using traps and visual methods.
• Inspects for public health mosquito problems in Fort Bend County and adjacent areas.
• Responds to citizen complaints courteously and answers inquiries.
• Tests mosquitoes for disease inhouse or in partner labs.
• Determines spray timing based on season, water/soil conditions, and weather.
• Supports emergency management activities during local disasters as directed.

Skills

Team leadership

Field training

Public health awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Entomology/Epidemiology

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a supervisor to oversee chemical and biological methods for mosquito eradication and pest control. You will lead a team, plan programs, train staff, and ensure operational oversight of technicians across surveillance and suppression activities.

The role requires a biology/entomology/epidemiology background and several years in vector control with leadership experience. Fort Bend County offers comprehensive benefits and public health impact in a diverse community.