Operations Manager

Salary : $118,310.40 - $146,972.80 Annually
Location : 13001 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-09
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 100


Description
RESUME & COVER LETTER REQUIRED

(Applications with missing attachments will be considered incomplete and will be screened out)

Position is Pending Board Approval on 09/17/26
Welcome to Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District's application process!
We are dedicated to serving, educating, and protecting Orange County against vectors and vector-borne illnesses in a positive, professional work environment.
Are you a team player looking to join a team of proactive public health professionals? If so, APPLY for our Operations Manager position today! The Operations Manager is a management and At-Will Position. We have one position open and will hire based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Please note this recruitment will close on September 29, 2026, at 4:00 pm or when a sufficient number of applications are received, whichever comes first.
P lease note interviews are scheduled to be held the week of October 5th or October 12th. The interview will include a structured oral interview along with a desktop situational assessment. Those invited will receive details via email communication.
Salary Range:

Operations Manager

$56.88 - $70.66 Hourly

$118,310 - $146,972 Annually
To apply for this position, an application must be completed on the link through the District's website at or at . Further instructions are listed in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. Be an essential part of public health and make a difference in the community. Join a team that believes in its staff and provides a safe and fun working environment.

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District is committed to achieving its mission in a professional and safe manner based upon a foundation of education, communication, collaboration, innovation, and proactive efforts.

ABOUT THE AGENCY
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (the District) is an independent special district dedicated to protecting public health by controlling rats, flies, mosquitoes, Red Imported Fire Ants, and other vector related problems. The operation of the District is overseen by a District Manager and Board of Trustees comprised of 35 members, each appointed by their city of residence (34) with one member representing the County. The District has a full-time staff of 69 employees and a seasonal staff of approximately 70 employees that assist in the day-to-day operations.
DEFINITION


Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates District operations programs and field activities. Supervises assigned operational staff and supervisors. Allocates resources, coordinates staffing, and oversees day-to-day operational priorities. Participates in budget development, program analysis, reporting, and procedure development.; Coordinates complex operational and public health response activities. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and District priorities. Provides technical and operational recommendations to executive management. Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administration direction from Assistant District Manager and District Manager. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management-level classification responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating multiple District operations programs and activities. The incumbent exercises broad discretion and independent judgment in the administration of operational programs, including resource allocation, staffing, budgeting, operational planning, emergency response coordination, program implementation, and personnel management through subordinate supervisors and staff. The position serves as the District's senior operational manager and is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of operational services consistent with District goals, policies, and regulatory requirements.
The Operations Manager develops recommendations regarding operational priorities, program improvements, budget needs, staffing levels, performance measures, and operational strategies, and provides technical and operational expertise to executive management. The incumbent independently resolves complex operational issues affecting multiple programs and directs operational response activities during public health emergencies and other critical events. Matters involving District-wide policy, long-range strategic direction, contract execution, major disciplinary actions, and final budget approval are referred to higher-level management.
An employee in this classification may be assigned responsibility for the management and coordination of one or more operational programs or functions based on District needs at the time of appointment.

This position is designated as exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and serves at the will of the District. Employment may be terminated by either the employee or the District at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.

Essential Functions

• Expectations: Maintains effective relations with the Board of Trustees and District staff. Conducts duties, responsibilities, tasks, and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive attitude and demeanor. Supports the values of: openness and honesty, integrity and ethics, accountability, outstanding customer service, teamwork, excellence, and fiscal and environmental responsibility.
• Directs day-to-day operations of multiple operational programs and field activities. Establishes operational priorities. Allocates personnel, equipment, and other resources. Adjusts schedules, staffing assignments, and operational activities to address changing service demands and emergency situations.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of supervisory, professional, technical, and seasonal staff. Participate in recruitment and selection activities. Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Ensures staff are appropriately assigned and developed to meet operational objectives.
• Plans, assigns, prioritizes schedules, and reviews work. Coordinates staffing coverage, shift assignments, overtime, and leave.; Monitors attendance.
• Conducts performance evaluations. Provides coaching and feedback. Resolves routine workplace conflicts. Initiates corrective and progressive discipline as appropriate. Prepares and maintains related documentation.
• Manages employee relations matters in coordination with Human Resources, including performance management, investigations, corrective action, workforce planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Leads program planning and implementation consistent with District priorities and approved work plans. Oversees existing programs and participates in refinement and development of new or emerging program activities as practices and trends evolve.
• Develops, reviews, approves, and implements operational procedures, protocols, standards, workflows, and standard operating procedures. Evaluates operational effectiveness. Ensures supporting documentation is maintained. Recommends modifications to improve efficiency, consistency, safety, service delivery, and regulatory compliance.
• Conducts operational reviews and program analyses. Evaluates service delivery, staffing utilization, resource effectiveness, and performance outcomes. Develops recommendations regarding operational goals, priorities, performance measures, and service improvements. Prepares management reports and recommendations.
• Develop operational budget requests and support justifications. Evaluates resource and funding needs. Monitors expenditures. Authorizes purchases within delegated authority. Provides recommendations concerning operational capital and equipment investments.
• Monitors contractor performance and vendor services. Manage operational relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers. Evaluates operational needs and provides recommendations regarding contractual services, equipment, technology, and program resources.
• Serves as the District's principal operational representative with governmental agencies, law enforcement, contractors, vendors, neighboring vector control agencies, and other stakeholders regarding operational activities, response coordination, regulatory matters, and technical issues.
• Directs operational response activities involving vector borne disease incidents, elevated area responses, public health emergencies, and other critical operational events. Coordinates staffing, equipment, treatment resources, and interagency communication to ensure timely and effective response.
• Directs operational support activities involving facilities, fleet, equipment, and infrastructure necessary for effective service delivery.
• Coordinates environmental management regulatory compliance activities as assigned, including permit-related requirements, coordination with partner agencies, and facilitation of remediation and/or mitigation actions when needed.
• Maintains technical proficiency and awareness of emerging practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements relevant to the assigned program. Applies updates to program operations as appropriate.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other District departments (e.g., Scientific-Technical Services, Communications) to support training, data-driven recommendations, and response to media/public information needs.
• Stays current on developments in new Federal, State, and local regulations, best practices, technology, and regulatory changes to maintain technical skill and expertise.
• Provide assistance and information to the general public, other vector control agencies, and cities.
• Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public-sector operational management, including program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Principles and practices of vector control operations, integrated vector management, vector borne disease response, and public health field operations.
• Principles and practices of organizational leadership, supervision, workforce planning, performance management, employee development, and progressive discipline.
• Principles and practices of operational planning, resource allocation, staffing, scheduling, deployment of personnel, and service delivery management.
• Public-sector budgeting, expenditure monitoring, procurement processes, and resource management practices.
• Principles and practices of contract monitoring, vendor relations, and administration of contracted services.
• Methods and techniques of operational analysis, performance measurement, strategic planning, and program evaluation.
• Principles and practices of emergency management, incident response, and coordination of public health emergency operations.
• Principles and practices of policy development, operational procedure development, and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and compliance requirements governing vector control operations, pesticide use, workplace safety, and environmental protection.
• Principles of organizational communication and techniques for preparing reports, recommendations, analyses, presentations, and correspondence.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions. Program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate multiple operational programs, activities, and staff to ensure effective service delivery and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of supervisory, professional, technical, and seasonal staff. Establish performance expectations. Provide coaching and feedback. Address performance and personnel issues appropriately.
• Exercise sound independent judgment and make complex operational decisions involving staffing, resource allocation, operational priorities, emergency response activities, and program implementation.
• Analyze complex operational issues, assess risks and impacts, identify practical solutions, and make timely decisions under changing conditions and operational constraints.
• Evaluate operational needs and allocate personnel, equipment, funding, and other resources effectively to meet service demands and organizational priorities.
• Develop, review, evaluate, and implement operational procedures, protocols, work standards, and standard operating procedures. Ensure consistent application of operational practices. Recommend improvements when warranted.
• Maintain effective working relationships with District staff, governmental agencies, partner organizations, contractors, vendors, and the public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups having diverse interests and levels of technical understanding.
• Prepare, review, and present clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports, analyses, recommendations, correspondence, and presentations for management and other stakeholders.
• Learn, adapt to, and use computers, mobile devices, and software and applications utilized by the District.
• Direct and coordinate operational responses to public health emergencies, disease outbreaks, resource shortages, and other critical incidents.
• Represent the organization in meetings, working groups, interagency activities, and operational coordination efforts and provide technical and operational guidance as appropriate.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, permits, and operational requirements governing assigned programs and activities.
• Make effective oral presentations to Trustees, District management, other groups, and members of the public.
• Recommend policies and procedures and establish project objectives. Justify and defend programs, policies, and activities.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using the structure and content of the English language, including the rules of composition, and grammar.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of progressively responsible vector control or public health field operations experience, including three (3) years of supervisory or lead responsibility, and a bachelor's degree in a related field may be considered qualifying. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in entomology, biology, environmental science, public administration, business administration, public health, or a related field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible vector control or public health field operations experience, including three (3) years of supervisory or lead responsibility.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of appointment, a valid California driver's license by time of appointment.
• Certification in Public Health Vector Control Categories A-D, as required by the California Department of Public Health are a condition of continued employment.

Supplemental Information

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Requires vision to read printed materials and computer screens
• Requires hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.
• Position is primarily a sedentary office classification.
• Standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment.
• May occasionally require bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• May require pushing and pulling drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Move heavier items using appropriate equipment and/or assistance from others.
• Possess mobility to work in field environments and the strength, stamina, and agility required to perform medium- to heavy-duty physical work.
• Sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, and slippery surfaces for extended periods.
• Frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements in the course of daily duties.
• Climb, descend, and work safely from ladders.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, construction equipment, and District vehicles.
• Travel to and work at various District sites.
• Use vision sufficient to inspect work areas, identify hazards, and safely operate equipment.
• Perform fieldwork requiring frequent walking over rough terrain, through dense vegetation, drainage channels, and standing water to identify problems, hazards, and collect samples.
• Work safely in and around vector breeding sources, including standing water, drainage systems, rough terrain, and other potentially hazardous field environments.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity sufficient to safely operate, maintain, inspect, and repair tools and equipment.
• Wear and properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Paid Vacation - All Administrative Management employees shall accrue 120 vacation hours per year, 160 hours at three (3) years, and up to a maximum of 200 hours at seven (7) years of employment and beyond.


Sick Leave - Ninety-six (96) hours per year are earned on an accrual basis commencing from date of hire.
9/80 Schedule - The District offices are open Monday - Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Employees work a 9/80 schedule which includes two (2) rotating shifts with every other Friday off. May be assigned to work a varied schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Holidays - All District employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year and two (2) Floating Holidays (18 hours) - 1 Floating Holiday if hired after 6/30/2024. Employees may be assigned to work a varied schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement - Employees may receive up to $2,500 per fiscal year to attend accredited colleges. Preapproval from supervisor required.
Insurance - Medical, Dental, & Vision - The District contributes a monthly allowance ranging from $1,350 to $2,145 per month (or cash in lieu of benefits $600) dependent upon the employee's level of coverage. This allowance is to be used toward medical, dental, or vision premiums. Medical coverage includes choice of any of the area health plans offered by CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System). Dental & Visions is fully covered for employee only coverage.
Life Insurance and Other Coverage - Administrative Management employees are eligible to receive a term-life policy of $100,000 with premiums paid by the District. Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability coverage are also provided at the District's expense. Section 125 and 129 flexible spending accounts are also available.
Auto Allowance - Directors receive a monthly auto allowance in the amount of $400. Those designated as Managers receive $250 per month.

Executive Leave - Directors receive 60 hours of administrative leave per calendar year.

Educational Pay - Executive Management employees who have exceeded the educational requirements of their classification may be eligible for an educational incentive pay of 2% for a Certificate by professional organization that requires an exam and annual continue education, or 4% for a Master's degree, or CPA.
Retirement - The District is a member of CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System). For new full-time employees, the District provides a 2% at age 60 for "Classic" Members; 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA" Members retirement benefit. Full-time District employees do not pay into the Social Security System except for the Medi-care deduction.
Deferred Compensation - The District provides a $250 per pay period matching deferred compensation benefit. MissionSquare Retirement and Nationwide are the 457 Deferred Compensation providers.

Bilingual Pay - Eligible employees will receive $40.00 a pay period.

FLSA Exempt - Administrative Management employees are exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
01


Are you a current employee of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least five (5) years experience providing technical support to a vector control program?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have experience working in a lead or supervisory capacity in a vector control or similar program?

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of supervisory or lead experience do you have?

• None
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 or More Years

05


Please indicate which State of CA Department of Public Health Vector Control Technician Certifications you currently have? (Certification in Public Health Vector Control Categories A - D, as required by the California Department of Public Health, within one year of appointment and maintained throughout employment with the District.)

• A
• B
• C
• D
• All of the Above
• None of the Above

06


All applications will be reviewed and evaluated based upon the information provided on the application and the responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Only those applicants, who best meet the needs of the District based on education, training, and work experience, as submitted, including any required PDF attachments, will be contacted for participation in the next step(s) of the recruitment process.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.

Required Question