What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal P/T Biology Assistant - Mosquito Control Technician position at City of Suffolk?
***This is a Seasonal/Part-time position that may work 24-39 hours per week with the possibility of a flexible schedule***
Under general supervision, performs specialized work in the Public Works Mosquito Control Division. Work involves routine surveillance and identification of adult mosquitoes; setting, maintaining, and collecting adult mosquito traps, as well as using a microscope to identify adult mosquito specimens to species. Reports to the Biologists and Mosquito Control Superintendent.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Schedule Availability:
Availability to work during the mosquito season of May through August, with available extensions of April through November.
Availability to work 24-39 hours a week (Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30am to 4:00pm)
Essential Functions:
Conducting weekly surveillance schedules; setting and collecting adult mosquito traps throughout the city.
Identify collected mosquito specimens to species using a microscope and taxonomic key.
Separate and store mosquito specimens for disease vector testing.
Inventory and maintenance of surveillance equipment, supplies, vehicles, and workspaces.
Assists in the development of more efficient and effective workflow.
Provides support to the other functions of mosquito control to include but not limited to: mosquito surveillance, arboviral surveillance, and public education.
Performs related work as required.
Conducting weekly surveillance schedules; setting and collecting adult mosquito traps throughout the city.
Identify collected mosquito specimens to species using a microscope and taxonomic key.
Separate and store mosquito specimens for disease vector testing.
Inventory and maintenance of surveillance equipment, supplies, vehicles, and workspaces.
Assists in the development of more efficient and effective workflow.
Provides support to the other functions of mosquito control to include but not limited to: mosquito surveillance, arboviral surveillance, and public education.
Performs related work as required.
Additional Duties:
Provide support to the other functions of mosquito control to include but not limited to: mosquito surveillance, arboviral surveillance, public education.
High school diploma or GED; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Requires a valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and of Public Works Department practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position.
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, methods, and techniques relating to vector control, mosquito spraying programs, and the safe and effective application of larvicides and insecticides for mosquito control.
- Knowledge of the principles associated with mosquito biology and medical entomology.
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, supervisors, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
- Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
- Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations using percentages and decimals. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial, biological, chemical, and computer documentation, reports, and related materials.
- Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Is able to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with City employees, City officials, professionals, and the general public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
- Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
- Ability to read a variety of informational and legal documents, City and state codes, law books, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, memorandum, opinions, contracts, notices, petitions, etc. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence, and to articulate information to others.
- Ability to plan work and develop procedures; to learn and/or evaluate complex information in order to make judgments and decisions.
- Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including legal and municipal terminology.
- Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
- Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
- Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with (persons acting under stress) (emergency situations).
Salary : $16
