Vector Control Specialist

3 weeks ago

Phoenix, United States Maricopa County Full time

Posting Date

06/10/24

Application Deadline

06/14/24

Pay Range

$18.25 - $28.00 hourly

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Environmental Services

About the Position

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, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options- 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 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1- Learn more at- Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe Require- 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

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-
- 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 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

Working Conditions- Work is primarily performed in an office setting which requires computer work, attention to detail, and repetitive motion; may also be exposed to outdoor climate conditions that are sometimes wet, unsanitary, and hot- 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- May be exposed to outdoor climate conditions that are sometimes wet, unsanitary, and hot- Protective clothing is necessary for some environments- Required to load chemical containers and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., onto vehicles- Ability to lift 50 lbs. at a distance of 50 feetSelection ProcedureMust 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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