What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mosquito Inspector position at County of Bergen?
Mosquito Control Inspector – Public Works
The Mosquito Control Inspector will perform routine duties that include field inspection work in the control and extermination of mosquitoes. The inspector is responsible for mosquito control and surveillance activities to aid the County's larvicide and adulticide programs. The inspector follows established routines with specific instructions received from supervisors on all new assignments. This is a full time position, Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3:30PM.
Job Responsibilities:
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Inspections of suspected mosquito breeding places in residential and rural areas.
- Collect mosquito larvae from the field
- Recording all daily activities, updates data, and reports mosquito problems to supervisor as needed in a timely manner.
- Utilize appropriate control method(s), applies the control method(s) in accordance with the applicable laws with the DEP and State of NJ.
Requirements:
- NJ driver’s license.
- Obtain NJ pesticide operator’s license within 6 months of being hired. Courses and training will be provided by the County of Bergen.
Listed below are desired, but not required:
- Training certification in mosquito biology and control techniques
- At least one (1) year of experience using larvicide equipment and turbine sprayer (i.e., calibration of equipment, measuring/mixing, loading, and testing of biological larvicide materials, such as Vectobac or similar products).
- At least one (1) year of experience with Surveillance and Testing activities (i.e., setting up traps, dip sampling, larval counts, data collection and analysis)
- At least one (1) year of experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
The County of Bergen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
