Vector Control Specialist

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
3220 West Gibson Lane (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2024
Posting Date 11/20/24 Application Deadline 11/27/24 Pay Range Hiring Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.75 hourly Full Range: $20.00 - $29.50 hourly 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, so apply today! The Vector Control Specialist is responsible for the surveillance and testing, complaint management, and treatment activities through 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. 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 Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require One year of pest or vector control experience High school diploma or GED Must possess or have the ability to obtaina valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire 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 We Also Value Experience performing vector control activities in a public sector environment Job Contributions Evaluate problems and carry out treatments as needed, selecting biological, chemical, or physical control methods, application rates, and appropriate equipment to obtain mandatory coverage Set and retrieve mosquito monitoring traps and rodent traps; Collect vector specimens; Identify mosquito species in larval and adult stages, flies, rodents, and other arthropod disease vectors; Sort and identify mosquito species in the lab or in the field as required Maintain complete and accurate records of fieldwork using current database software; Use and maintain mobile computers for the collection of field data and completing daily activity reports Investigate and resolve complaints of mosquitoes, rodents, bees, flies, and other vector infestation of residential, commercial, and industrial properties Ensure that public complaints receive prompt and appropriate attention; Re-investigate as necessary to ensure compliance with written notification of violations Monitor complianceof theEnvironmental Health Code bynotifying property owners, businesses, other agencies, and the general public of vector infestations andtheir legal responsibility to correct them Issue legal notices to abate; secure evidence of violations of vector control ordinances; Appear in court as a witness for the County Attorney for enforcement and prosecution cases, as needed Package and deliver samples to the Bureau of State Laboratory Services if required; Travel as necessary for supplies or information from private firms or other off-site governmental agencies; Deliver Gambusia to address customer mosquito problem Working Conditions Work will occur in an office and field environment While performing the duties & responsibilities, the employee may be 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 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 A valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire Protective clothing is necessary for some environments Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly Travel will be required to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles use on County business Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered 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. 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