Charlotte, County of (FL)
Mosquito & Aquatic Weed Control Manager
Charlotte, County of (FL), Florida, New York, United States
Are you ready to lead programs that protect public health and preserve our environment?
Are you ready to lead programs that protect public health and preserve our natural environment? Join our team in a leadership role where your expertise in mosquito control, aquatic weed management, and biological monitoring directly enhances quality of life across our community. In this dynamic position, you’ll oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of comprehensive mosquito and aquatic plant control programs—balancing science, strategy, and service to keep our county safe and livable.
As a supervisor and technical expert, you’ll guide a dedicated team responsible for larvicide, adulticide, entomological surveys, and routine monitoring of breeding sites. You’ll help shape daily operations while mentoring staff, setting performance goals, promoting safety, and fostering professional growth. Your work will also influence the bigger picture as you contribute to policy development, budget planning, and program evaluation to ensure effective, compliant, and forward‑thinking operations.
This role blends field science with leadership and public service. You’ll oversee mosquito‑borne disease surveillance, biological testing, and resistance monitoring, analyze and report data, and ensure the secure management of pesticides and equipment. You’ll also collaborate with local, state, and federal partners, coordinate state‑approved tracking systems, and help develop long‑term strategies alongside the Public Works Director.
Beyond operations, you’ll be a trusted public resource—investigating citizen concerns, educating residents and community groups, working with the media, and providing clear, knowledgeable guidance on mosquito and aquatic weed issues. Whether conducting aerial or ground inspections, managing inventories, or communicating with vendors and stakeholders, your work will have a direct, visible impact.
If you’re driven by science, energized by leadership, and motivated to serve both people and the environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
Education and Experience An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred:
Biology
Entomology
Natural Sciences
Business Administration
Five (5) years of experience in mosquito and aquatic weed control, to include lead or supervisory experience.
Licenses and/or Certificates
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must obtain within six (6) months of position assignment:
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (DACS)
Restricted Pesticide with Aquatic and Right of Way categories
Public Health Pest Control
Must obtain within twelve (12) months of position assignment:
Mosquito Control Director Certification
What You Bring To The Team You bring a strong understanding of mosquito control operations, aquatic weed management, and biological monitoring, along with knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations. You’re familiar with mosquito biology, pesticide use approved in Florida, entomological principles, and field investigation techniques—and you’re comfortable analyzing data to guide effective control strategies.
You also offer solid leadership and management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and evaluate the work of a team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and excellent customer service. You communicate clearly and confidently, whether preparing reports, presenting information, or engaging with the public and partner agencies.
Organized and adaptable, you’re skilled at prioritizing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and applying sound judgment to both routine and complex challenges. You’re comfortable using modern office technology and software, maintaining accurate records, and developing clear documentation and procedures.
Finally, you’re ready for hands‑on work in the field—able to conduct extended surveillance, operate County vehicles (including 4x4s), and participate in aerial inspections as needed—while building strong, professional relationships with staff, stakeholders, and the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS The position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable disease, etc.).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Charlotte County is an affirmative action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
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Are you ready to lead programs that protect public health and preserve our natural environment? Join our team in a leadership role where your expertise in mosquito control, aquatic weed management, and biological monitoring directly enhances quality of life across our community. In this dynamic position, you’ll oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of comprehensive mosquito and aquatic plant control programs—balancing science, strategy, and service to keep our county safe and livable.
As a supervisor and technical expert, you’ll guide a dedicated team responsible for larvicide, adulticide, entomological surveys, and routine monitoring of breeding sites. You’ll help shape daily operations while mentoring staff, setting performance goals, promoting safety, and fostering professional growth. Your work will also influence the bigger picture as you contribute to policy development, budget planning, and program evaluation to ensure effective, compliant, and forward‑thinking operations.
This role blends field science with leadership and public service. You’ll oversee mosquito‑borne disease surveillance, biological testing, and resistance monitoring, analyze and report data, and ensure the secure management of pesticides and equipment. You’ll also collaborate with local, state, and federal partners, coordinate state‑approved tracking systems, and help develop long‑term strategies alongside the Public Works Director.
Beyond operations, you’ll be a trusted public resource—investigating citizen concerns, educating residents and community groups, working with the media, and providing clear, knowledgeable guidance on mosquito and aquatic weed issues. Whether conducting aerial or ground inspections, managing inventories, or communicating with vendors and stakeholders, your work will have a direct, visible impact.
If you’re driven by science, energized by leadership, and motivated to serve both people and the environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
Education and Experience An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred:
Biology
Entomology
Natural Sciences
Business Administration
Five (5) years of experience in mosquito and aquatic weed control, to include lead or supervisory experience.
Licenses and/or Certificates
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must obtain within six (6) months of position assignment:
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (DACS)
Restricted Pesticide with Aquatic and Right of Way categories
Public Health Pest Control
Must obtain within twelve (12) months of position assignment:
Mosquito Control Director Certification
What You Bring To The Team You bring a strong understanding of mosquito control operations, aquatic weed management, and biological monitoring, along with knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations. You’re familiar with mosquito biology, pesticide use approved in Florida, entomological principles, and field investigation techniques—and you’re comfortable analyzing data to guide effective control strategies.
You also offer solid leadership and management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and evaluate the work of a team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and excellent customer service. You communicate clearly and confidently, whether preparing reports, presenting information, or engaging with the public and partner agencies.
Organized and adaptable, you’re skilled at prioritizing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and applying sound judgment to both routine and complex challenges. You’re comfortable using modern office technology and software, maintaining accurate records, and developing clear documentation and procedures.
Finally, you’re ready for hands‑on work in the field—able to conduct extended surveillance, operate County vehicles (including 4x4s), and participate in aerial inspections as needed—while building strong, professional relationships with staff, stakeholders, and the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS The position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable disease, etc.).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Charlotte County is an affirmative action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
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