What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mosquito & Forest Pest Management Technician position at Prince William Public Libraries?
The Prince William County Department of Public Works is seeking candidates for seasonal employment
(May – October) to assist the Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Branch with mosquito surveillance and forest pest related activities. Work will be performed in a variety of functions and will be mostly outdoors. Typical tasks will include, but are not limited to, mosquito surveillance, forest pest monitoring, tree identification and outreach/education; some lab work sorting of mosquitoes and forest pest insects
will be involved. Training will be provided.
About This Role
Building located just south of Manassas, VA in Prince William County.
Preferences
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week (flexible schedule may be accommodated) May through
October. The selected candidate will work out of the Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Building
located just south of Manassas, VA in Prince William County.
Starting Salary Range
$18
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
(May – October) to assist the Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Branch with mosquito surveillance and forest pest related activities. Work will be performed in a variety of functions and will be mostly outdoors. Typical tasks will include, but are not limited to, mosquito surveillance, forest pest monitoring, tree identification and outreach/education; some lab work sorting of mosquitoes and forest pest insects
will be involved. Training will be provided.
About This Role
- Sets out and collects adult mosquito traps in an accurate and timely manner
- Sorts adult mosquitoes and prepares specimens for lab identification and testing
- Assists with visual tree surveys and tree identification
- Conducts trapping and surveillance for a variety of forest pests including Spotted Lanternfly
- Locates, identifies and monitors larval mosquito habitat
- Maintains and inventories assigned equipment
- Organizes trap equipment daily and safely transports equipment to trap sites
- Utilizes and enters data into a comprehensive database
- Conducts site visits relating to mosquito and forest pest inquiries
- Educates the general public through a variety of outreach/education adult and child activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
- This position is scheduled Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week (flexible schedule may
Building located just south of Manassas, VA in Prince William County.
Preferences
- Some college coursework in a related field (Biology, Environmental Science, Forestry,
- Experience performing duties outdoors in a variety of terrain and weather conditions
- Experience working independently
- Experience with collecting data in the field
- Ability to identify tree species native to Virginia
- Comfort driving a wide range of vehicles
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week (flexible schedule may be accommodated) May through
October. The selected candidate will work out of the Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Building
located just south of Manassas, VA in Prince William County.
Starting Salary Range
$18
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $18
