Vector Control Senior Specialist

About the role

The position involves conducting pest mitigation, field inspections, on-site investigations, and enforcement of vector control related local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and enforce applicable vector control rules per the City’s Municipal Ordinance.
• Respond to nuisance violations by conducting on-site visits and investigations at residential and commercial properties.
• Ensure safe operation and care of environmental sampling, monitoring, and computerized equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and sampling protocols.
• Document and log field work and maintain records of equipment calibration, trap collection, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Conduct research, compile information, and prepare inspection and other reports.
• Conduct on-site inspections at regulated entities within the City and other local jurisdictions.
• Perform related mathematical calculations.
• Conduct on-site inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with applicable vector control rules.
• Issue corrective notices, cease and desist orders, or citations for violations.
• Meet with citizens to provide training and information on ways to prevent, correct, or comply with code ordinances, laws, environmental regulations, and health and safety standards.
• Monitor and manage pest populations.
• Apply pesticide chemicals to public grounds, facilities, and standing water to control mosquito, tick, flea, roach, and rodent populations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of violations and inspections.
• Perform housekeeping and basic site maintenance.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and inspections.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning or inoperable equipment and advise senior staff to ensure that equipment is adequately repaired.
• Conduct required calibrations, audits, and reporting in compliance with department policy and Texas Department of Agriculture requirements.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.
• Organize and monitor stock and supplies inventory.
• Respond to customer complaints and inquiries.
• Prepare basic drawings, sketches, diagrams, and maps.
• Attend classroom training and seminars.
• Research property ownership.
• Present training topics, as assigned.
• Supervise or serve as a designated lead worker to assigned personnel.
• Organize and coordinate workflow.
• Instruct, review, guide, and check work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or higher, and three (3) years of experience in code enforcement, field investigation, pest control, or experience in sampling, monitoring, and/or technical analysis of scientific data.
• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.
• Registration as a Code Enforcement Officer with the Texas Department of State Health Services within one (1) year of appointment, and must participate in six (6) hours per calendar year of continuing education courses thereafter.
• Must obtain a Pesticide Non-commercial Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within eighteen (18) months of appointment.
• Completion of a Hazardous Materials Instructor Training course that complies with 49 CFR 72 Subpart H, a “Certified Pool-Spa Operator” (CPO), and Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Code Enforcement Officer II certificate within one (1) year of appointment.