Vector Control Field Aide (Seasonal Position)

Williams County•Williston, ND

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vector Control Field Aide performs duties related to the detection, prevention, and control of mosquitos and other vectors within the district. This is a seasonal position, averaging 40 hours per week. Work is typically available from May until approximately mid-September. Work is generally performed from 7:00 am-4:30 pm Monday- Thursday and 7:00 am- 11 am on Fridays. Must be able to work some nights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must possess a valid North Dakota driver's license or equivalent
Successful applicants must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Nice To Haves

Outdoor work experience
Experience working in a lab setting

Responsibilities

Conducts mosquito surveillance within the district, surveying known and new habitats for the presence of mosquito larvae
Operates and maintains traps to collect adult mosquitos
Performs lab duties, including identification, sorting, counting, and testing specimens
Assists in the application of larvicides, adulticides, and barrier sprays
Operates UTVs, trucks, and boats; utilizes backpack sprayer for limited access areas
Communicates with the public about services while working in the field
Utilizes handheld computer devices, laboratory equipment and instruments, personal protective equipment, and paper maps to complete work
Creates and maintains thorough reports and documentation on work duties, as required
Completes required technical trainings and certifications
Understands and adheres to all safety protocols
Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.