Field Coordinator

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Yarmouth Port, MA

3d

About The Position

Supervise, direct and coordinate field personnel in implementing mosquito control activities including but not limited to water management, larviciding, and responding to citizen requests for service.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently, adapt to varying work situations and to deal tactfully and establish rapport with others.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and assemble items of information according to established procedures.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain pesticide license.
• Required to stand, walk, use hand and finger dexterity to , handle or operate tools or controls and reach with hands.
• Lifting or carrying weights of up to 50 pounds.
• Walk distance on uneven surface.
• Or any equivalent education, training, and work experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years a Crew Chief
• Pesticide Applicator Commercial Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring and evaluation of field staff
• Train and supervise field staff
• Act as liaison with public works departments and other local officials
• Assign field staff equipment, recommend and purchase new equipment and tools, within budget
• Drive vehicle in safe manner
• Responsible for making sure equipment and vehicle are in safe operating order.
• Clear drainage ditch systems using shovel, rake, or other hand tools so that the water is free from debris.
• Remove blockages from culverts.
• Use sewer snake to unblock pipes.
• Use brush cutter and/or chain saw to brush areas under surveillance for mosquito development.
• Use hand operated or backpack sprayers to apply larvicides.
• Practice safe work habits and use of tools.
• Have detailed knowledge of mosquito source and problem areas in general within the Project, including keeping abreast with all newly constructed drainage systems in towns of Barnstable County.
• Recognize mosquito adults and larvae
• Continue education on mosquitoes and mosquito borne disease
• Responsible for entering daily work reports into GIS Applications
• Map ditches and pipes using GIS Applications
• Respond to citizen requests
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed