Part-time Mosquito Surveillance Technician - Health

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mosquito Surveillance Technician is a grant-funded, part-time position at the Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) that works 8 hours per week on Mosquito Control Grant activities. This is a temporary position and will end on October 17, 2025 when the grant funding stops. The position enhances the capacity of the SCHD to conduct mosquito surveillance and protect Sedgwick County residents from mosquito-borne illness. The Mosquito Surveillance Technician sets up five mosquito traps at five different field locations around Sedgwick County each Monday evening and collects, packages, and ships mosquitoes to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for identification and testing each Tuesday morning. The Mosquito Surveillance Technician assists with mosquito surveillance data analysis and maintains a good working relationship with internal partners, community partners and the public.

Requirements

Two courses in biological sciences
High school Diploma or equivalent
Six months of biology-related field experience through school or work
Valid US driver’s license without restrictions
Current proof of automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience with mosquito trapping

Responsibilities

Conduct mosquito surveillance (set up traps and take down traps) once per week per protocol
Drive to five different locations at night and in the morning for mosquito trapping work
Pack and ship mosquitoes found in the traps per required hazmat shipping standards
Enter grant-related mosquito surveillance data, including mosquito identification and trapping results, mosquito abatement, and educational material distribution
Complete mosquito surveillance reports
Assist with additional grant activities as assigned
Communicate and collaborate with internal staff and external partners
Present findings to Sedgwick County Health Department, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and other agencies or the public as requested.