Mosquito Identification Specialist 2 - Department of Health Services

Mosquito Identification Specialist 2 - Department of Health Services


Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Department of Health's mission is to coordinate and assure the preservation, protection, and promotion of the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for all Bergen County residents. Through a wide range of services, BCDHS creates healthy and thriving communities.

Job Description:

This employment opportunity is to serve as the Mosquito Identification Specialist 2. Under direction, takes the lead and/or performs the more complex work involving the identification of species of mosquitoes; tabulates, summarizes and plots results of identification and numbers for use in directing control activities; may assist with mosquito extermination and control work; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sorts light trap collections and separates mosquitoes according to species and genus using a microscope and mosquito key.
• Prepares records of counts and species for use in mosquito control.
• Prepares analysis of these findings and may send copies to the appropriate State and county agencies.
• Prepares maps indicating trap collections and breeding areas.
• May take the lead in the maintenance and repair of surveillance traps.
• Prepares charts or tables comparing findings in the area with surveillance findings in surrounding counties and with previous year's records.
• May inspect and evaluate breeding areas.
• May take the lead over lower-level Mosquito Identification Specialists and others involved in the work of the unit.
• May provide assignment and instruction to lower-level specialists.
• May respond to and investigate citizen complaints.
• Performs laboratory work involved in the identification of mosquitoes.
• May assist in setting up a systematic program of extermination and control including the spraying of the insecticides and related drainage work.
• Prepares clear and informative reports.
• Maintains essential records and files.

Schedule:

• Full time (40 hours/week).
• Occasional overtime as required.
• Weekend, evenings, holidays and on call as required.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Two (2) years of experience in the identification of insects by species and genus, one (1) year of which shall be in the identification of mosquito species.
• NOTE: Completion of six (6) semester hours of credit in entomology at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience in the identification of insects by species and genus.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of or the ability to obtain a current and valid certificate as a commercial pesticide applicator or a commercial pesticide operator issued by the New jersey Department of Environmental Protection is required.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey which is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

What we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $46,000 / per annum