Foreman II - Vector Control (Health Services)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs mosquito abatement under supervision to reduce mosquito numbers and lower the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in on-the-job or formal work training in pest, mosquito, or vector control
• High school diploma or possess a GED
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or secure one by the date of employment.
• Must be able to work weekends, shifts, altered days or hours, and on call.
• Must be a Licensed Pest Control Applicator (Public Health Category) or obtain such by the end of probation.
• Must maintain all required licenses and certifications throughout the duration of employment.
• Ability to physically perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively verbally and written.
• Ability to identify common mosquito pests and vectors by eye in the field.
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and power equipment used in vector control work and their proper maintenance, e.g., shovels, picks, weed eaters, brush cutters, and handheld sprayers.
• Knowledge of the names and composition of insecticides as well as their modes of action in killing mosquitoes.
• Ability to read and understand pesticide labels and vector control program policies and procedures.
• Must be able to walk on uneven ground, ascend and descend steep inclinations, stoop, squat, crawl, and perform other physical duties as required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
• Ability to be physically able to perform tasks such as lift/lower, push/pull objects.
• Must successfully pass a physical examination.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of mosquito identification, basic mosquito biology, and control.
• Knowledge of mosquito diversity, biology, and ecology.

Responsibilities

• Develops a knowledge of mosquito identification, basic mosquito biology, and control.
• Performs duties as part of an integrated pest management approach to mosquito control.
• Completes daily work records and prepares operational reports as required.
• Trains, assigns duties, and evaluates crew members assisting in operations.
• Drives and maintains assigned vehicle.
• Assures that operations performed are in compliance with the county’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
• Assures a high level of productivity and efficiency of work activities.
• Assures that all policies and procedures are followed.
• Operates small tools and equipment used to maintain ditches and natural waterways. Tools include brass pole water dippers, pick forks, shovels, weed eaters, chain saws, ditch blank blades (Joe blade), back spreaders, and swing blades.
• Removes and trims vegetation along ditches and natural waterways.
• Clears, maintains, and digs soil, trash, and objects to improve drainage ditches and natural waterways.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED