Broward County
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Mosquito Control Inspector (Highway & Bridge Maintenance Division).
Please note that Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
Job Overview
The Mosquito Control Inspector for the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division is an hourly position that engages in routine field inspection work in the control and extermination of mosquitoes. Incumbent is responsible for mosquito control and surveillance activities to aid the County's larvicide and adulticide programs. Responsibilities
Making systematic daily checks of assigned area in the salt marshes during mosquito breeding periods. Inspecting ditches at regular intervals to determine incidence of mosquito breeding. Determining breed of mosquito and the stage of the breeding process. Keeping constant watch to prevent new breeding areas from developing. Watching for incoming flights of adult mosquitoes. Makes site inspections in an assigned residential area; identifies him/herself to residents; looks for containers holding water, pools, elevator shafts, sumps, and other places where mosquitoes could breed; calls undesirable situations to the attention of the occupant or owner; keeps work records of inspections made; makes count of adult mosquitoes at established stations throughout the County; drives spray truck and operates spraying machinery; operates equipment to combat early stages of mosquitoes. Requirements
Requires six (6) months in handling pesticide and some knowledge of public health pest control or closely related experience. Public Health Applicators License issued by State of Florida must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment. Preferences
Associates degree or higher in Biology, Entomology or related field. Training certification in mosquito biology and control techniques. Class A or B valid Florida Commercial Driver's License. FAA Part 107 Certificate (Drone Pilot License). 1+ years of experience using larvicide equipment and turbine sprayer. 1+ years of experience with Surveillance and Testing activities. 1+ years of experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 1+ years of experience with repair/maintenance of mosquito control equipment. 1+ years of experience with supporting aerial mosquito control operation. Work Environment
Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals. The ability to wear an appropriately-fitted respirator mask and other personal protective equipment are requirements for this position. Physical Demands
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies: Collaborates, Customer focus, Instills trust, and Values differences. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
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The Mosquito Control Inspector for the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division is an hourly position that engages in routine field inspection work in the control and extermination of mosquitoes. Incumbent is responsible for mosquito control and surveillance activities to aid the County's larvicide and adulticide programs. Responsibilities
Making systematic daily checks of assigned area in the salt marshes during mosquito breeding periods. Inspecting ditches at regular intervals to determine incidence of mosquito breeding. Determining breed of mosquito and the stage of the breeding process. Keeping constant watch to prevent new breeding areas from developing. Watching for incoming flights of adult mosquitoes. Makes site inspections in an assigned residential area; identifies him/herself to residents; looks for containers holding water, pools, elevator shafts, sumps, and other places where mosquitoes could breed; calls undesirable situations to the attention of the occupant or owner; keeps work records of inspections made; makes count of adult mosquitoes at established stations throughout the County; drives spray truck and operates spraying machinery; operates equipment to combat early stages of mosquitoes. Requirements
Requires six (6) months in handling pesticide and some knowledge of public health pest control or closely related experience. Public Health Applicators License issued by State of Florida must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment. Preferences
Associates degree or higher in Biology, Entomology or related field. Training certification in mosquito biology and control techniques. Class A or B valid Florida Commercial Driver's License. FAA Part 107 Certificate (Drone Pilot License). 1+ years of experience using larvicide equipment and turbine sprayer. 1+ years of experience with Surveillance and Testing activities. 1+ years of experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 1+ years of experience with repair/maintenance of mosquito control equipment. 1+ years of experience with supporting aerial mosquito control operation. Work Environment
Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals. The ability to wear an appropriately-fitted respirator mask and other personal protective equipment are requirements for this position. Physical Demands
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies: Collaborates, Customer focus, Instills trust, and Values differences. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
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