Vector Control Specialist

Maricopa County; United States; Sur place; USD 29 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare for dependents

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement benefits with Arizona State

Résumé du poste

Maricopa County Environmental Services Department seeks a Vector Control Specialist to lead surveillance, testing, complaint management, and treatment activities under the Environmental Health Code. This role supports efforts to protect over four million residents from mosquito-borne diseases and other vectors.

The position requires pest/vector control experience, a high school diploma or GED, and Arizona applicator certification within 120 days.

Qualifications

• One year of pest or vector control experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division Certified Applicator certification within 120 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by time of hire
• Associate’s degree or higher in environmental studies or related field valued
• Experience performing vector control in a public sector environment required.

Responsabilités

• Evaluates problems and carries out treatments using biological, chemical, or physical control methods.
• Sets and retrieves mosquito monitoring traps and rodent traps.
• Collects vector specimens and identifies species in field and lab.
• Maintains records of fieldwork and uses database software.
• Educates the public and advises citizens on vector control matters.
• Trains new employees and assists in program operations reporting.

Connaissances

Vector control

Surveillance

Testing

Complaint handling

Public health education

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Outils

Certified Applicator certification

Description du poste

Pay Range $20.50 - $31.00 per hour Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type Unclassified Department Environmental Services

About the Position

There is a lot of BUZZ about this position. The Vector Control Specialist is responsible for surveillance and testing, complaint management, and treatment activities through the enforcement of the Environmental Health Code.

About Us

For more than 60 years, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department has been working with our community to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Maintaining a healthy environment improves the quality of life and seeks to prevent exposure to mosquito-borne diseases and hazardous substances in food, water, and soil. We are using education and innovative methods to protect more than 4 million residents of Maricopa County and its visitors.

Benefits and Perks

• Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Requirements

• One year of pest or vector control experience
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Other Requirements
• A valid certification from the State of Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division, as a Certified Applicator within (120) days of the hire date
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• We Also Value Associate’s degree or higher in environmental studies or a closely related field
• Experience performing vector control activities in a public sector environment

Job Contributions

• Evaluates problems and carries out treatments as needed, selecting biological, chemical, or physical control methods, application rates, and appropriate equipment to obtain required coverage.
• Sets and retrieves mosquito monitoring traps and rodent traps.
• Collects vector specimens.
• Identifies mosquito species in larval and adult stages, flies, rodents, and other arthropod disease vectors.
• Sorts and identifies mosquito species in the lab or in the field as required.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of fieldwork using current database software.
• Uses and maintains mobile computers for the collection of field data and completing daily activity reports.
• Submits daily reports of activities, including areas treated, nature of treatment, and type and quantity of materials used.
• Investigates and resolves complaints of mosquitoes, rodents, bees, flies, and other vector infestations of residential, commercial, industrial properties.
• Ensures that public complaints receive prompt and appropriate attention.
• Re-investigates as necessary to ensure compliance with written notification of violations.
• Monitors compliance of the Environmental Health Code by notifying property owners, businesses, other agencies, and the general public of vector infestations and their legal responsibility to correct them.
• Coordinates with owners, operators, occupants, and governmental agencies to resolve conflicts.
• Issues legal notices to abate; secures evidence of violations of vector control ordinances.
• Appears in court as a witness for the County Attorney for enforcement and prosecution cases, as needed.
• Packages and delivers samples to the Bureau of State Laboratory Services if required.
• Travels as necessary for supplies, or information from private firms or other off-site governmental agencies.
• Delivers Gambusia to address customer mosquito problems.
• Uses, cares and stores equipment and pesticides.
• Calibrates, maintains, and repairs spraying, fogging, trapping, and other vector control equipment.
• Educates the public by providing information and training.
• Advises citizens on matters of Vector Control and vector organisms and the pathogens they transmit.
• Acts in a lead capacity to close out complaints based on field and lab data.
• Distributes work orders in the absence of a supervisor.
• Trains new employees in field duties and compiles data and generates weekly reports of program operations.

Working Conditions

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time and complete computer work. The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties & responsibilities the employee maybe exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Protective clothing is necessary for some environments. Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Required to drive a vehicle from midnight to 5:00 am while applying treatments or during efficacy testing of adult mosquito samples.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile. Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive. Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you.