Mosquito Control Field Surveillance Supervisor-Environmental Health Dept.-Needville

About the role

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day responsibilities for the full range of chemical and other eradication methods for surveillance and abatement of mosquitoes and pest control.
• Provides leadership, training, and team direction.
• Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.
• Monitors assigned areas for mosquito breeding sites or adult activity and assigns staff in making most work-related decisions up to and including appropriate treatment methods and schedules.
• Performs chemical/mechanical control of pests in mitigation areas.
• Performs adult and larvae mosquito surveillance using visual observation, dipping, mosquito landing counts or CDC, and New Jersey light traps and is responsible for proper maintenance of this equipment.
• Inspects for mosquito public health pest problems specifically larval development sites and mosquito adult populations within Fort Bend County including bordering wetlands and waterways, including dredge spoil areas, storm sewers, catch basins, ditches, etc.
• Responds to citizen complaints and concerns and assists the public in a courteous, confident, and tactful manner when investigating and replying to complaints and inquiries.
• Tests mosquitos for disease either inhouse or using other laboratories.
• Determines appropriate time and schedule for spraying based on growth season characteristics, condition of water and/or soil to be treated, weather conditions, wind, and other variables.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Entomology, Epidemiology, or a closely related field.
• 3 years of experience in vector control or integrated pest management, specifically demonstrating a strong background in overseeing both chemical and biological mosquito eradication methods that includes 1 year of experience in team leadership where the candidate has directly provided team direction, field training, and operational oversight to technicians.
• Experience in programmatic planning and developing workgroup policies and strategic objectives that align with broader public health and department goals is preferred.

Pay

Salary: $32.58‑$42.73 per hour.

Benefits

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide‑range of great benefits.