Vector Control Specialist
Vector Control Specialist
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/15/25Application Deadline
05/22/25Pay Range
$20.00 $29.50 per hourSalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Environmental ServicesAbout the Position
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The Vector Control Specialist is responsible for the 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 mosquitoborne 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 worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
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
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One year of pest or vector control experience
High school diploma or GED
A combination of postsecondary education and/orjobrelated experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a yearforyear basis
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
Associates 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 retrieves 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 field work 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 infestation of residential commercial industrial properties; Ensures that public complaints receive prompt and appropriate attention; Reinvestigates as necessary to ensure compliance with written notification of violations.
Monitors complianceof theEnvironmental Health Code bynotifying property owners businesses other agencies and the general public of vector infestations andtheir 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 offsite governmental agencies; Delivers Gambusia to address customer mosquito problems.
Sorts and identifies mosquito species in the lab or in the field as required; 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 andtraining; 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
A valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and complete computer work
The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to loud noises noxious odors unsanitary conditions chemicals electricity moving mechanical parts varying weather conditions and other related conditions and situations. The position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes odors dust mists gases or poor ventilation.
Protective clothing is necessary for some environments
Ability to lift 50100 lbs. occasionally 1025 lbs. frequently or up to 1020 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
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 preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
