Inspector, Mosquito & Vector Control

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Inspection Supervisor the Mosquito Control Inspector conducts field inspections treats for mosquito larvae and adults and provides public education in the assigned area of operation; provides maintenance and service to vehicles and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Inspects for mosquito public health pest problems specifically larval development sites and mosquito adult populations within Harris County and but not limited to the ship channel and bordering wetlands and waterways including dredge spoil areas storm sewers catch basins ditches etc.
During inspections sample/collect adult and larval populations to identify them as appropriate photograph/map mosquito breeding sites for potential litigation use deploy light traps preform landing rates to determine adult migration patterns and record all data collected into the database.
Performs appropriate control measures to mosquito populations or other pests as required.
Uses pesticides in accordance with federal state and local regulations and guidelines and records all usage.
Monitors application rate and checks chemical calibration.
Analyzes meteorological tidal data and larval development sites to forecast larval hatch and adult emergence.
Inspects vehicle and equipment used daily performs minor field maintenance on spray equipment helps mechanic with minor repairs and assists in mixing insecticides.
Perform nighttime ULV (Ultra Low Volume) applications to control mosquito populations in assigned areas based on disease surveillance and division needs
Other duties as assigned including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

At least one (1) year of experience pest management biology fieldwork or environmental monitoring.

Licensure/Certification:

Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) along with a good driving record required for daily surveillance and collection of species
Must acquire a Texas Certified Pesticide Noncommercial Political Applicators License within one year of employment

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of general biology and morphology of mosquitoes and their control
Ability to able to calculate and comprehend simple measurements
Experience in reading and comprehending maps
Ability to utilize a GPS unit
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs Innovation
Ability to adapt to change Interpersonal

Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Uses sound judgment
Self-motivated
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

At least one (1) season of experience with an organized mosquito control program or public health agency or operations.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full Time Regular Non-Exempt
40 hours per week
Must be able to work nights weekends and holidays as required to accomplish the mission of MVCD

Work Environment:

Office work and Field work. Field work requires driving a county vehicle to conduct mosquito inspections on a variety of public and private properties and in a variety of urban and natural environments.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift 70 lbs. be in good physical health able to tolerate high heat and humidity for extended periods of time outdoors while working in a variety of urban and natural environments. Must be in good physical health; able to tolerate high heat and high humidity for extended periods of time while working in spoils site ship channel location asphalt concrete dirt streets etc. Requires lifting bending kneeling walking up steep inclines working near and around water residences wooded areas etc.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Mosquito & Vector Control Division
- 3330 Old Spanish Trail Houston TX 77021

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

Position DescriptionIf youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.About Harris County Public Health:Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1...

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Position Overview:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Inspects for mosquito public health pest problems specifically larval development sites and mosquito adult populations within Harris County and but not limited to the ship channel and bordering wetlands and waterways including dredge spoil areas storm sewers catch basins ditches etc.
During inspections sample/collect adult and larval populations to identify them as appropriate photograph/map mosquito breeding sites for potential litigation use deploy light traps preform landing rates to determine adult migration patterns and record all data collected into the database.
Performs appropriate control measures to mosquito populations or other pests as required.
Uses pesticides in accordance with federal state and local regulations and guidelines and records all usage.
Monitors application rate and checks chemical calibration.
Analyzes meteorological tidal data and larval development sites to forecast larval hatch and adult emergence.
Inspects vehicle and equipment used daily performs minor field maintenance on spray equipment helps mechanic with minor repairs and assists in mixing insecticides.
Perform nighttime ULV (Ultra Low Volume) applications to control mosquito populations in assigned areas based on disease surveillance and division needs
Other duties as assigned including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

At least one (1) year of experience pest management biology fieldwork or environmental monitoring.

Licensure/Certification:

Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) along with a good driving record required for daily surveillance and collection of species
Must acquire a Texas Certified Pesticide Noncommercial Political Applicators License within one year of employment

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of general biology and morphology of mosquitoes and their control
Ability to able to calculate and comprehend simple measurements
Experience in reading and comprehending maps
Ability to utilize a GPS unit
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs Innovation
Ability to adapt to change Interpersonal

Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Uses sound judgment
Self-motivated
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Preferences

Experience:

At least one (1) season of experience with an organized mosquito control program or public health agency or operations.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full Time Regular Non-Exempt
40 hours per week
Must be able to work nights weekends and holidays as required to accomplish the mission of MVCD

Work Environment:

Office work and Field work. Field work requires driving a county vehicle to conduct mosquito inspections on a variety of public and private properties and in a variety of urban and natural environments.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift 70 lbs. be in good physical health able to tolerate high heat and humidity for extended periods of time outdoors while working in a variety of urban and natural environments. Must be in good physical health; able to tolerate high heat and high humidity for extended periods of time while working in spoils site ship channel location asphalt concrete dirt streets etc. Requires lifting bending kneeling walking up steep inclines working near and around water residences wooded areas etc.

Work Location: