Seasonal Entomologist

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Northborough, MA

2d•$22

About The Position

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board oversees mosquito control in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including 11 regional programs. It establishes administrative and technical policies, guidelines, and best management practices to ensure mosquito control programs are safe and effective. The Seasonal Entomologist is directly responsible to the Staff Entomologist and shall have the following responsibilities: Seasonal Entomologists at CMMCP are contracted, seasonal positions whose daily hours or length of service may be modified at the discretion of the Executive Director but are not to exceed 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week except under certain circumstances as determined by the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

To assist in the operation of an adult mosquito surveillance light trap program under the direction of the Staff Entomologist by: a. Sorting, counting and identifying mosquitoes collected to genus and species. b. Setting up light surveillance traps in member communities various towns c. Making weekly collections from traps under established CMMCP guidelines d. Keeping accurate and detailed records of findings in CMMCP and MDPH databases e. Keeping light surveillance traps in working order during time in use.
To run a successful surveillance program on mosquito larvae and to keep data on such surveillance under the direction of the Staff Entomologist.
To maintain all licenses and certifications relevant to this position and all subordinate positions.
To assist in any other office or field tasks that may arise, and be available to assist with the adulticide program as determined by the Staff Entomologist, Director of Operations or Executive Director.