Vector Control Technician

Salary : $56,867.20 - $60,382.40 Annually

Location : County of San Diego, CA

Job Type : Regular - Full time

Job Number : 25475901

Department : Environmental Health and Quality

Division : Environmental Health And Quali

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

The County of San Diego and the Department of Environmental Health & Quality Invites Your Interest for This Exciting Career Opportunity!

VECTOR CONTROL TECHNICIAN AIDE

Interviews will take place the week of March 31, 2025

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $ 56,867.20 ANNUALLY. COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE COUNTY PROMOTIONAL RULE FOR STEP PLACEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMP ORD 1.3.5.

THE POSITION :

The Department of Environmental Health & Quality is currently seeking a Vector Control Technician Aide that will be assigned in the Community Health Division - Vector Control Program. The work location is 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 102, San Diego 92123.

The Vector Control Technician Aide - will perform vector detection, prevention and control of mosquitoes, rodents, and other vectors within an assigned geographic or program area; and to perform related work as required.

This is the entry level class in the Vector Control Technician series. Under immediate supervision, Vector Control Technician Aides receive direct training to apply pesticides, and acquire on-the-job experience in vector control work leading to certification by the State of California.

Click for additional information on the job class such as essential functions and working conditions.

THE DEPARTMENT : The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health & Quality (DEHQ) enhances San Diegans' quality of life by protecting public health and safeguarding environmental quality, educating the public to increase environmental awareness, and implementing and enforcing local, state, and federal environmental laws. The Community Health Division includes the Vector Control Program (VCP), a county-wide program that monitors vectors and the diseases that they carry.

Working Conditions - This is NOT a laboratory position.

Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous gases and chemicals, vectors and vector-borne diseases, rough terrain, inclement weather conditions, vicious animals, poisonous plants and animals, and may deal with irate or hostile individuals. Incumbents will spend the vast majority of the time outdoors.

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE :

• Job Offer and Background Process begins soon after interviews. Note : Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening : Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date : Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION :

A high school diploma or equivalent.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and / or supplemental questionnaire.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT : As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

EVALUATION :

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Note : Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

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Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by la

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY :

Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score.

Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not valid answers.

If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application.

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Please make sure to update the Work Experience section in your application profile to match your resume.

Hiring managers will only receive a redacted application (without resumes or other attachments) to make a determination of which candidates to invite to interview. Resumes and other documents attached to your application will be sent to hiring managers at the time interviews are scheduled.

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Vector Control Technician Aides may be exposed to hazardous gases and chemicals, vectors and vector-borne diseases, rough terrain, inclement weather conditions, vicious animals, poisonous plants and animals, and may deal with irate or hostile individuals. Are you willing to work in these conditions?

Vector Control Technician Aides are subject to emergency call on a 24-hour basis. Are you willing to work in these conditions?

Do you have any experience working outdoors in rough terrain or inclement weather conditions?

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please give a brief description including where the experience was obtained, your job title, and your duties while obtaining the experience.

If you answered "No," please indicate "N / A" below.

Do you have any experience with vector prevention and control?

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please give a brief description including where the experience was obtained, your job title, and your duties while obtaining the experience.If you answered "No," please indicate "N / A" below.

Do you have experience working in the field or outdoors, and driving to and from various locations?

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please give a brief description including where the experience was obtained, your job title, and your duties while obtaining the experience.If you answered "No," please indicate "N / A" below.

Do you have experience writing and completing notices, reports or forms?

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please give a brief description including where the experience was obtained, your job title, and your duties while obtaining the experience.

If you answered "No," please indicate "N / A" below.

Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

If you answered "Other" or "Job Fair / Career Event" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "N / A" below.

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Salary : $56,867 - $60,382