Vector Control Technician I/II - Extra Help & Limited Term

About the role

The County of El Dorado is currently hiring one Limited Term Vector Control Technician I/II for South Lake Tahoe, as well as one Extra-Help Vector Control Technician for South Lake Tahoe.

Responsibilities

• Implement plans to control and eliminate harmful insect infestations throughout the County.
• Avoidance of mosquito infestations by identifying and inspecting areas prone to mosquito infestations.
• Collection and analysis of mosquito types.
• Physical control at infestation sites by digging drainage ditches, removing beaver dams, or other obstacles to drainage.
• Calibration and maintenance of spray equipment, mixing chemicals, and operating manual and power spray equipment to apply pesticides.
• Collection of samples from dead birds and mammals for vector-borne diseases.
• Responding to calls from the public regarding yellow jacket nests and infestations; collecting samples and recommending methods of treatment, and using appropriate safety equipment, including a bee suit; treating the nesting area using liquid spray or dusting pesticide.
• Setting live traps for rodents, anesthetizing animals, and collecting fleas by brushing the animal; taking blood samples and releasing animal; sending samples to Sacramento to test for the presence of plague; implementing flea control program by setting bait stations, and spraying and dusting den areas.

Requirements

• Vector Control Technician I: Equivalent to graduation from high school, and one (1) year of experience in grounds keeping or gardening, which included the safe application of pesticides.
• Vector Control Technician II: Equivalent to graduation from high school, and one (1) year of experience in vector control at a level equivalent to the County's class of Vector Control Technician I.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
• Within one year of employment, must obtain State of California, Department of Public Health certification A- Mosquito Control Technician through the California Department of Health Services.
• Vector Control Technician II: Possession of State of California, Department of Public Health, certifications in B-Mosquito Control, C-Terrestrial Invertebrate Vector Control, and D-Vertebrate Vector Control at the II-level is desirable.
• Ability to obtain continuing education units every two (2) years (according to the training cycle) as governed by the California Vector Control Technical Certification and Training Program Guidelines.

Qualifications

Education And Experience: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Skills

Knowledge of vector control techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, long-term disability, county-sponsored wellness program, discounts on gym memberships.

Pay

Salary range is provided upon hire.

Schedule

Hours and schedule are determined by the department and can vary based on the specific position and needs of the department.