What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vector Control Health Technician I position at Bernalillo County?
Job Posting Title:
Vector Control Health Technician IDepartment:
Planning & DevelopmentLocation:
415 SILVER AVE SWPay:
Probationary Hourly Rate of $21.84Union Hourly Rate of $22.28
Close Date:
February 27, 2025Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Receive, prioritize, investigate and process complaints according to program goals, safety departmental practices and in accordance with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture requirements.
2. Perform inspections and surveillance on various indoor and outdoor properties by collecting, trapping, and identifying potential disease causing vectors including but not limited to mosquitos, bed bugs, rodents, and roaches. Utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in controlling target pests.
3. Utilize appropriate control measures in prevention through pesticide application according to life stage and habitat.
4. Prepare, compile and maintain records of pesticide application to include but not limited to the location/area, temperature, altitude, wind speed, type of pesticide used and amount applied.
5. Monitor progress of previously treated mosquito breeding sites; analyze and determine appropriate steps to reapply pesticide as needed for reduction of larvae population.
6. Handle and store pesticides in accordance with label requirements and all applicable regulations.
7. Consult with the public regarding ordinance violations and discrepancies and recommend alternative solutions.
8. Install, set up and remove equipment for replacement, repair and maintenance when required.
9. Maintain facility grounds, equipment and tools; report any facility deficiencies or equipment and tool needs to immediate supervisor.
10. Perform other job duties which relate to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the vector control program.
**The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School Diploma or GED, plus two (2) years in any of the following: environmental technology, environmental health, environmental science, vector control, rodent control or related field; OR any related combination of education from an accredited college or university or related experience in this occupation may substitute for the required education and experience and may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
2. Public Applicator License in Category Eight (8) Public Health Pest Control must be obtained within nine (9) months of employment.
3. Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver's license while employed in this position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
3. Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Worker performs vast majority of duties outdoors (estimate at 80%).
2. Worker performs indoor duties in a temperature-controlled environment.
3. Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
4. Worker is exposed to intermittent or continual noise and vibration factors, depending upon task being completed. Worker performs duties on a wide variety of surfaces, both indoors and outdoors. Work surfaces may be even or uneven, wet or dry. Stairs and/or ladders may be used in the performance of certain duties. Work may be performed in water, in a mountainous area, on concrete, asphalt, grass, mud, ice, snow, etc.
5. Potential hazards include exposure to chemicals, animals, bio-hazards, industrial and domestic waste, noise, intermittent vibration, driving a vehicle, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation and polluted water.
6. Certain duties are performed alone, typically without direction from an immediate supervisor. Certain duties are performed as part of a team or group of workers.
7. Work hazards, or potential work hazards, include operating heavy equipment, exposure to severe weather conditions, frequent lifting, exposure to hazardous chemical and biological agents, and exposure to potentially dangerous insects and rodents.
8. Worker may be exposed to a wide variety of fumes, odors, dusts and mists in the performance of certain duties.
9. Must be willing to work odd hours as necessary.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS
1. Computers, environmental monitoring equipment, laboratory equipment, telephone, two-way radio, fax and copier.
2. Worker wears overalls, gloves, boots, a hat or helmet, a mask, and other devices for safety and protection.
3. Worker handles various chemicals, insecticides, rodenticides, a scalpel, an autoclave, and a variety of other laboratory equipment in the performance of certain duties.
4. City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County vehicles are used by employee in traveling from site-to-site only.
5. Worker operates a truck, bobcat, ultra-low volume sprayer, pallet jack, animal traps, weed cutter, cement mixer, electric jack, dolly, steamer, wheelbarrow, drills, power saws, steel cutter, drill press, and a wide range of hand-tools in the performance of duties.
6. Safety equipment may include hard hat, rubber boots, gloves, facemask and first aid kit.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
**NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
1. Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English proficiently to communicate with others.
2. Must be able to think clearly and make decisions which may affect work activity.
3. Must be able to use charts, tables, and scientific texts in sample collection, analysis and interpretation.
4. Must have basic mathematical skills.
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
1. Must be able to engage in heavy exertion from time-to-time as needed.
2. Must be able to sit for up to two hours at a time for a maximum of six hours per day.
3. Must be able to stand/walk on even or uneven surfaces for up to four hours at a time.
4. Must be able to crouch, crawl, kneel, or climb into vehicles, structures, holes and trenches as required.
5. Must be able to climb ladders or other equipment and structures.
6. Must be able to bend at the waist, twist/rotate, and lift as required to enter and exit County vehicle, remove manhole covers, septic tank covers, well caps and other coverings.
7. Must be able to grasp/carry equipment and materials weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 100 yards to obtain samples.
Salary : $22 - $22
