Mosquito Control Inspector

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners • Orient Park, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs mosquito surveillance tasks and field inspection work, including
spraying, in the control and extermination of mosquitoes.

Ideal Candidate Profile for Mosquito Inspector I (Surveillance)

Obtain a FDACS Public Health
Pest Control (PHPC) Applicator license prior to
appointment of the position or obtain the license within six (6) months of
employment
Working knowledge of principles, techniques, equipment and materials used to
manage mosquito populations.
Ability to preserve specimens following SOPs through proper handling.
Ability to perform maintenance and repair on mosquito trap/batteries.
Ability to work in outdoor environments such as fields and wooded areas in
dry or wet conditions.
Ability to read maps and follow routes.
Ability to operate a variety of computer programs and devices/equipment used
for mosquito management operations.
Is motivated and passionate to learn and apply knowledge that provide
effective and efficient results.
Has strong teamworking skills that encourages group harmony to collaborate on
reaching goals.
Solve problems in the field using previous training, Standard Operating
Procedures, or using sound judgement based on basic principles of operations.

Core Competencies

Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the
customers and provide the highest standards of service.
Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair,
honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout
the organization and with the public we serve.
Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's
personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our
operations.
Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust
and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve
organizational goals.

Tier 1

Job Distinctions

Performs routine field inspection and spraying duties in the control of
mosquitoes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on
assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or
more of the activities described below.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mosquito breeding habitats and adult and larvae specimen identification.
• Knowledge of control and extermination methods, materials, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of larvicidal and adulticide equipment.
• Knowledge of Units of Measurement (i.e. liquids, solids and acreage).
• Skill in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of spray equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to prepare written activity reports.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read maps.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Position may require extensive bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting.
• Willingness and ability to be routinely and frequently around chemicals including pesticides.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
• One year of experience providing pest control services using insecticides;
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License; AND
• Possession of State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Applicator License in Aquatic Pest Control and State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Health Pest Control Certification within the 6 months probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Obtain a FDACS Public Health Pest Control (PHPC) Applicator license prior to appointment of the position or obtain the license within six (6) months of employment
• Working knowledge of principles, techniques, equipment and materials used to manage mosquito populations.
• Ability to preserve specimens following SOPs through proper handling.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair on mosquito trap/batteries.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments such as fields and wooded areas in dry or wet conditions.
• Ability to read maps and follow routes.
• Ability to operate a variety of computer programs and devices/equipment used for mosquito management operations.
• Is motivated and passionate to learn and apply knowledge that provide effective and efficient results.
• Has strong teamworking skills that encourages group harmony to collaborate on reaching goals.
• Solve problems in the field using previous training, Standard Operating Procedures, or using sound judgement based on basic principles of operations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of properties to determine mosquito breeding areas and identify types of larvae.
• Notifies owners or occupants of inspection findings.
• Operates vehicle and mounted spray equipment and applies larvicidal and adulticidal preparations to mosquito breeding areas.
• Mixes insecticides to apply on mosquito infested areas.
• Loads pesticides into the spray tank and cleans fogging and larvicidal machines or other equipment.
• Reports large or unusual mosquito breeding areas requiring special larvicidal applications from helicopters or large spray trucks.
• Performs preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees