Seasonal Worker – Mosquito Program

Division: Environmental Health Division
Location: Ravenna OH
Position Type: Seasonal
Work Schedule: 32 hours per week over four consecutive days typically Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; schedule may vary and include occasional evenings or weekends Season Duration: Anticipated employment from May through September 2026
Salary Ranges: $16.00 per hour
Position Summary:
The Seasonal Worker will support mosquito control and surveillance activities as well as assist with general environmental health tasks in various program areas. Responsibilities include mosquito trapping and identification data entry public education and general fieldwork. This position will involve both independent work and collaboration with staff along with professional interaction with community members and stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct mosquito surveillance and collection activities
Transport specimens to labs; identify and prepare mosquito samples for shipment
Assist with mosquito abatement and nuisance complaint follow-ups
Prepare and analyze data and trends using Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
Perform outreach presentations to schools and community organizations
Work outdoors in various environmental conditions and terrains
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
Support additional environmental health program activities and special projects as assigned
Organizational Duties:
Participate in public health emergency response activities as needed including roles within the Incident Command System/National Incident Management System.
All health district employees have an emergency response role and may be expected to respond to threats to the publics health in accordance with the Portage County Combined General Health District Emergency Response Plan.
Attend and participate in agency-sponsored training events and activities.
Participate in organizational activities that support and enhance agency accreditation.
Maintain consistent reliable attendance and punctuality.