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04/30/2020

Mosquito Control Technician (Internship)

Ross County Health District

POSITION:

The Mosquito Control Technician (Internship) May – September,  functions as part of the Environmental Health (EH) team under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Health. A Mosquito Control Technician provides mosquito borne disease prevention education, community outreach, mosquito surveillance, and pesticide interventions as a strategy to reduce mosquito borne illnesses in Ross County Ohio.

Job Description:

The Ross County Health District, as an equal opportunity employer, strives to hire and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the culture and demographics of the population we serve.

POSITION INTRODUCTION The Mosquito Control Technician ( Internship) functions as part of the Environmental Health (EH) team under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Health. A Mosquito Control Technician provides mosquito borne disease prevention education, community outreach, mosquito surveillance, and pesticide interventions as a strategy to reduce mosquito borne illnesses in Ross County Ohio.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in natural science, environmental science, public health or related field, and previous experience in environmental health, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experienceORa student working on a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in natural science, environmental science, public health or similar field.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and possibly holidays.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the agency’s insurance policy. Must be able to pass a BCI Backgound Check and Drug screening.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Computer
• Copier/Scanner/Fax
• Other office equipment
• Department vehicle
• Field equipment (e.g. mosquito traps. Gps devices.)

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General office setting in health department facilities and frequent field investigations at residents’ homes and property. Also, community sites including businesses or other offsite workplaces related to surveillance and investigation.

The employee has regular contact with the public, including potentially violent or emotionally distraught individuals. Work performed in the community is sometimes subject to conditions that range from inclement weather to dangerous conditions such as snow/ice, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity, vibration, sudden temperature changes, and poor illumination at the job site or due to travel on the job. Travel to and from field locations may subject worker to increased risk of driving hazards. Community locations may subject worker to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals and animals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Receives and responds to complaints regarding mosquito problems, stagnant water sources, scrap tires, solid waste, stagnant pools, tall grass/vegetation, and poorly drained areas to investigate possible mosquito harborage conditions.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts mosquito surveillance throughout the county.
• Collects, organizes, and prepares reports with mosquito surveillance data and analyzes data to present to EH Director or Board of Health for possible changes or implementation of policy regarding mosquito control activities or improvements.
• Applies larvicide under direct supervision of EH Director to water sources with confirmed presence of mosquito larvae.
• Analyzes stagnant surface water locations for potential source reduction activities.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars dealing with mosquito control and disease prevention.
• Completes outreach to general public, schools, and county officials regarding mosquito control and disease prevention which includes public presentation, phone calls, emails, site visits, and attending events.
• Makes purchasing recommendations for equipment and services to be utilized under the Mosquito Control Grant.
• Assures program compliance with the agency’s records retention policy.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Leads by example with regard to regular and predictable attendance.
• Responds to public health emergencies in accordance with response plans using the incident command system.
• Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed by the EH Director in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Ross County Health District.
• Prepares documents, publications, and media releases for mosquito control and disease prevention.

Job Types: Temporary, Internship – May - September

Salary: $12.00 hour

Send cover letter and resume to:  datchison@rosscountyhealth.com

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