Vector Control
VectorControlTechnician
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“Vector Control Technician at Vector Control. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Conducts surveillance and control activities regarding pests and disease-causing vectors (rodents, mosquitoes, bees, and other insects). Identifies and counts specimens”
Industry & Context.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor, May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often with little advance warning, Must be able to learn to identify larvae by genus, and common adults by species, Must be able to learn to identify larvae and adults by species using a microscope, Physical ability to perform tasks such as climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating equipment, Must have sufficient physical strength to lift and remove a sewer lid weighing 60 to 70 pounds when performing sewer fogging, Must have fine finger manipulation when performing microscope work and equipment calibration, Must be able to grasp and carry a portable hand-held sprayer weighing 20 pounds, Regularly works in outside weather conditions, Regularly works with toxic or caustic chemicals, Works in extreme heat, Exposure to dust and insect bites, Frequently works in high, precarious places, Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and vibration, Employee places bait in attics in winter and summer months, Destroys bee swarms in high locations, Works with a ULV Chemical applicator, Noise level in the work environment is usually loud
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid Texas Driver's License
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences, Work experience in the area of pest or vector control, Certified Pesticide Applicator License from the Texas Department of Health must be obtained within six months of employment
What You'll Do.
Conducts surveillance and control activities regarding pests and disease-causing vectors (rodents
Identifies and counts specimens
Utilizes and maintains a variety of control equipment
Investigates and controls causes of public health nuisances and complaints
Submits reports and records of tasks performed
as well as graphs and summaries of work
Conducts educational activities
Performs rodent eradication requiring climbing ladder to attic or roof
Conducts pest control in various buildings throughout the county
Performs honeybee control and swarm eradication
often wearing a bee suit
Performs larval mosquito control by inspecting sites for larvae
Applies larvicide with hand-held and truck-mounted sprayers when needed
Performs adult mosquito control by operating hand-held and truck-mounted sprayers
Performs mosquito collections and counts
Helps clean and maintain yard and building as well as minor construction of equipment and repairs to building
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicates via radio, telephone, and in person with various coworkers and the public; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials, and with the general public
Communication Scope
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or the public; Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing; Ability to do public speaking
Full Job Description
Base Pay: $17.38 Hourly . **SUMMARY:** Conducts surveillance and control activities regarding pests and disease-causing vectors (rodents, mosquitoes, bees, and other insects). Identifies and counts specimens. Utilizes and maintains a variety of control equipment. Investigates and controls causes of public health nuisances and complaints. Submits reports and records of tasks performed, as well as graphs and summaries of work. May also conduct public education activities. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i** nclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs rodent eradication requiring climbing ladder to attic or roof. Conducts pest control in various buildings throughout the county. Communicates via radio, telephone, and in person with various coworkers and the public. Performs honeybee control and swarm eradication, often while wearing a bee suit. Performs larval mosquito control by inspecting sites for larvae. Applies larvicide with hand-held and truck-mounted sprayers when needed. Performs adult mosquito control by operating hand-held and truck-mounted sprayers. Performs mosquito collections and counts. Must be able to learn to identify larvae by genus, and common adults by species. Must be able to learn to identify larvae and adults by species using a microscope. Conducts educational presentations; must be able to speak and communicate effectively with others. Helps clean and maintain yard and building as well as minor construction of equipment and repairs to building. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often with little advance warning. **QUALIFICATIONS:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be m
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