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Location

Henrico, VA | United States

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Job description

Job Title

Mosquito Surveillance and Control Technician (hourly)

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

County of Henrico Department of Public Works - Standing Water Initiative Team

About Us

Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 1, 2024.
The Technician's general duties are to assist in the daily activities of the county's arboviral vector surveillance, monitoring and control program in an hourly capacity. This involves training and leading new seasonal employees, the inspection of potential mosquito sources, application of control measures in compliance with State laws, responding to citizen standing water and drainage complaints if needed and providing excellent customer service. This is a seasonal position through the end of October.

Essential Duties

General knowledge of mosquito biology; knowledge of pesticide application practices, as they apply to mosquito control; ability to read maps and locate geographically dispersed monitoring sites by vehicle; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to work effectively with the general public; capable of extensive record keeping, documentation and database management; experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) is desirable; ability to express oneself clearly, orally and in writing; physical condition that permits one to perform activities including but not limited to: walking long distances, climbing, bending, driving and working in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to acquire certification as a VA Certified Pesticide Applicator, Registered Technician, from the State of Virginia.
Additional Details/Examples of Work: assists in adult mosquito surveillance, independent trap setup and retrieval; mosquito identification using a microscope; manages in-house testing of mosquitoes using the RAMP West Nile Virus Test; performs field inspections for the detection, control and prevention of mosquitoes; inspects public and private properties for mosquito breeding sources; applies pesticides as necessary using a variety of hand tools; operates vehicles and truck-mounted sprayers for use in treating county right-of-way for the effective control of mosquito larvae; maintains necessary records: performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in Biology, Environmental Science, Entomology, Hydrology or other related subject is preferred.
Possession of a two (2)-year associate's degree in a related engineering discipline and three (3) years of related paraprofessional engineering experience; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Virginia and must have a good driving record.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
This is an hourly position and hours will not exceed 29 hours per week.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 1, 2024.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at .

Minimum Salary

19.14

Maximum Salary

Currency

USD

Main Organization

General Government General Government

Employment Status

Hourly/Temporary Hourly/Temporary

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

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