Vector Control Field Specialist Protecting Communities

Vigo County, Indiana; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigo County Health Department is seeking a Vector Control Specialist to apply insecticides, maintain vehicles and equipment, and support public health by reducing mosquito, tick, and flea-borne diseases. The role includes field surveys, record-keeping, and compliance tasks in Vigo County.

Responsibilities cover West Nile surveillance, tire management programs, and community education on vector control practices. Requires a high school diploma or GED and moderate experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and moderate experience.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates spray equipment and applies insecticides on designated areas.
• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment used in vector control.
• Investigates complaints about infestations and advises on pest management.
• Surveys areas for breeding sites and records field data and insecticide usage.
• Performs West Nile Virus surveillance through traps and spraying.
• Maintains department vehicles and equipment including routine repairs.
• Educates the public and property owners on tire storage and mosquito breeding prevention.
• Inspects and enforces tire storage and related ordinances.
• Conducts bat surveillance and coordinates rabies testing with health authorities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vigo County Health Department is seeking a Vector Control Specialist to apply insecticides, maintain vehicles and equipment, and support public health by reducing mosquito, tick, and flea-borne diseases. The role includes field surveys, record-keeping, and compliance tasks in Vigo County.

Responsibilities cover West Nile surveillance, tire management programs, and community education on vector control practices. Requires a high school diploma or GED and moderate experience.