Mosquito & Vector Control Inspector

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health in Houston, TX, is seeking a Mosquito Control Inspector to conduct field inspections, treat larvae and adults, and educate the public in the assigned area. This full-time role requires a high school diploma, one season of pest management experience, and a Texas driver’s license; the position also entails night work, vehicle maintenance, and adherence to pesticide regulations.

Candidates will join a team that protects public health through surveillance, data

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 season of experience in pest management or environmental monitoring.
• Must possess a Texas Driver's License (upon hire).
• Within one year, obtain Texas Certified Pesticide Noncommercial Political Applicator’s License.
• Proficient in reading maps and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mosquito larval development sites and adult populations across designated areas.
• Sample, photograph, map breeding sites and record data.
• Apply control measures and monitor pesticide usage per regulations.
• Perform nighttime ULV applications as required.
• Maintain vehicles and spray equipment; assist with minor repairs.
• Respond to emergency events as needed.

Skills

Public health fieldwork

Data analysis

GPS/map reading

Communication skills

Night shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS unit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values:

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Inspection Supervisor, the Mosquito Control Inspector conducts field inspections, treats mosquito larvae and adults, and provides public education in the assigned area of operation; provides maintenance and service to vehicles and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspects for mosquito public health pest problems specifically larval development sites and mosquito adult populations within Harris County and not limited to the ship channel and bordering wetlands and waterways, including dredge spoil areas, storm sewers, catch basins, ditches etc.
• During inspections sample/collect adult and larval populations to identify them as appropriate, photograph/map mosquito breeding sites for potential litigation use, deploy light traps, perform landing rates to determine adult migration patterns, and record all data collected into the database.
• Performs appropriate control measures to mosquito populations or other pests as required.
• Uses pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and records all usage.
• Monitors application rate and checks chemical calibration.
• Analyzes meteorological, tidal data and larval development sites to forecast larval hatch and adult emergence.
• Inspects vehicle and equipment used daily, performs minor field maintenance on spray equipment, helps mechanics with minor repairs, and assists in mixing insecticides.
• Perform nighttime ULV (Ultra Low Volume) applications to control mosquito populations in assigned areas based on disease surveillance and division needs
• Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience in pest management, biology fieldwork, or environmental monitoring.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current Texas Driver's License (upon hire)
• Must acquire a Texas Certified Pesticide Noncommercial Political Applicator’s License within one year of employment.

Computer Proficiency:

Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general biology and morphology of mosquitoes and their control
• Ability to able to calculate and comprehend simple measurements
• Experience in reading and comprehending maps
• Ability to utilize a GPS unit
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Experience:

• At least one (1) season of experience with an organized mosquito control program or public health agency or operations.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to accomplish the mission of MVCD.

Work Environment:

• Office work and Field work. Field work requires driving a county vehicle to conduct mosquito inspections on a variety of public and private properties and in a variety of urban and natural environments.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 70 lbs. and perform the physical demands of the position. Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in high heat and humidity and in a variety of urban and natural environments, including spoil sites, ship channel locations, asphalt and concrete surfaces, dirt roads, and other varied terrain.
• Requires, lifting, bending, kneeling, walking up steep inclines, working near and around water, residences, wooded areas, etc.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health: Mosquito & Vector Control Division - 3330 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77021.