Aerial Coordinator - Mosquito Abatement

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.

Posting Date: February 25, 2025 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

• All applications received by March 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.

POSITION: Aerial Coordinator – Mosquito Abatement POSTING #: 3630-0225ksa
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

The Opportunity:
Under general guidance and direction of the Mosquito Abatement Manager, oversees and coordinates aircraft aerial larval spray operations. Operates and maintains equipment for aerial spray operations, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Provides field instruction and guidance to seasonal employees. Assists with laboratory functions, as needed. Incumbents serving in this classification may provide related support to multiple County departments during the off season.

Grade: 722
Starting Pay: $27.97 - $29.99
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., May require occasional nights and weekends

Job Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years of experience working in mosquito abatement, agriculture, pesticide application, or a related field.
3. Two (2) years of experience in drone operations.
4. Demonstrated competence in operating unmanned aircraft systems.
5. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered, but education may not substitute for experience in drone operations.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Applicants must possess a Remote Pilot Certificate under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Small UAS Rule (Part 107) with a minimum of fifty (50) hours of logged and verifiable flight records.
2. Selected applicants must possess or obtain a Utah Aerial Applicators License and a Pesticide Applicators License issued by the Utah State Department of Agriculture in the appropriate subcategories within the probationary period for new hires or trial period for promoted County employees.
3. Selected applicants must complete the Leading Edge Aerial Technologies Aerial Application Course or its equivalent within the probationary period for new hires or trial period for promoted County employees.
4. Incumbents must maintain all certifications and licenses, including completing all ongoing continuing education requirements for license/certification renewal.
5. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
6. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
7. Selected applicants shall be strongly encouraged to receive immunizations according to the Center for Disease Control and/or County Health Department Policy.

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:
1. Preference may be given to applicants with an associate degree in a related field.

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Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER