Senior Inspector Mosquito Exterminator

Senior Inspector Mosquito Exterminator – 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 Senior Inspector Mosquito Exterminator. Under direction, leads others in conducting field inspections to locate and identify mosquito-breeding areas; does other related work. Job Responsibilities: Inspects mosquitoes hiding or breeding areas. Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public. Wears and uses protective clothing and equipment according to specific manufacturer’s directions. May select and apply different chemicals in designated areas according to appropriate methods and techniques using manual or power equipment. May weigh, measure, and mix chemicals and mediums according to specific directions in order to prepare commonly used insecticides. Takes the lead and provides guidance and instruction to inspectors and others assigned to the unit. Collects samples of insect larva for identification by supervisor or specialist. May perform minor maintenance work on extermination equipment to maintain equipment in working order. May perform unskilled labor when required. Prepares reports and maintains records. 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 mosquito extermination work. 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 The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bergen County, NJ