Seasonal Mosquito Program Technician - ELT-HD-24003

Agency: Health Department
Job#: ELT-HD-24003
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Salary: Starting salary $20.9125/hr., commensurate with experience

Are you looking for a unique job that offers you…

• Opportunity to work outside
• Fieldwork that lets you make a difference in your community
• A fun and unique experience to learn about mosquitoes, ticks, and public health
• Work in a supportive team environment
• Starting salary $20.9125/hr., commensurate with experience
• Hours: 7:30AM – 4:00PM, Monday to Friday

THEN LOOK NO FURTHER. COME JOIN THE FAIRFAX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TEAM AND USE YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO “PROTECT, PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN OUR COMMUNITY”

The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader providing services that promote population health, protect public health and the environment, and ensure residents' equitable access to health services and information. The Health Department is seeking highly motivated, team-oriented Environmental Technicians to work as part of the Division of Environmental Health, in the Disease Carrying Insects Program. This position performs field or lab activities associated with vector-borne disease surveillance and control activities in Fairfax County. Duties may include but are not limited to mosquito and tick sample collection and identification, pesticide application, participation in public education and outreach activities, assisting in investigations and other site evaluations. Environmental Technicians attend regular staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will have experience and knowledge related to environmental health programs and service areas. Working knowledge of personal computers and ability to use field inspection and/or surveillance equipment. Strong oral communication and customer service skills. Ability to work well in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school or GED issued by a state department of education, with courses in chemistry and/or biology and two years of acceptable laboratory experience.

Certifications and Licenses Required:
Valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk, negotiate/traverse sites with unleveled terrain and/or narrow passages; crouch, kneel, bend, reach, stretch, climb ladders, use test equipment, lift and carry instruments and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds, wear personal protective equipment, and operate personal computer. Ability to conduct inspections/investigations in extreme temperature environments. Ability to operate motor vehicle in adverse weather conditions.

Special Requirements:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background investigation, a Child Protective Services (CPS) check and a driving record check, to the satisfaction of the employer.

Selection Procedure:
Panel Interview

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Typically work up to 40 hours/week. This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. The following positions may be available to work through early November 2024.

To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to hdjobs@fairfaxcounty.gov referencing the position title Seasonal Mosquito Program Technician-900

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.91 per hour

Work Location: In person

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