NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Public Works Mosquito & Aquatic Weed Control Specialist
33980, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.57/hr - $19.57/hr
0+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners, and they are seeking a Public Works Mosquito & Aquatic Weed Control Specialist. This role involves performing technical and skilled work in pest management activities, including daily field surveillance and treatment of aquatic weeds and mosquito control in compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Performs routine field inspections in County rights-of-ways, natural areas, stormwater canals, ponds, lakes, ditches, and private properties; determines the incidence of breeding; identifies mosquito species; and performs ongoing surveillance to prevent new breeding areas from developing or expanding
Performs pest mitigation work in aquatic and upland areas throughout the County; identifies species; determines amount and type of pesticide to apply; applies pesticides utilizing mechanical and manual applicators; maintains related documentation; and performs other related work necessary to meet permit conditions or established criteria and law
Performs mitigation work in aquatic and upland areas throughout Charlotte County, requiring plant identification, applications of herbicides, manual exotic plant control measures, planting and transplanting, and other related work necessary to meet permit conditions or established criteria and law
Performs public education activities; answers questions and provides information to residents regarding treatment activities, mosquito breeding and reduction, health precautions, and other department services; and distributes literature
Participates in application of pesticides by helicopter; drives and positions tanker truck; fuels and re-fuels helicopter; mixes and loads chemicals
Follows established safety procedures; utilizes safety equipment; wears protective gear; and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals
Attends training courses to obtain required certification and endorsements
Utilizes respiratory protection equipment and other Personal Protective Equipment as prescribed
Operates County gasoline, diesel and electric equipment including airboats, boats, aquatic terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, pick-up trucks, tankers, flatbed trucks, trailers, forklifts, pumps, sprayers, blowers, foggers, and pesticide application equipment necessary for the control of targeted species; and maintains equipment and vehicles
Operates site maintenance equipment to include chainsaws, weed trimmers, lawn mowers, and other like equipment necessary to maintain access points
Performs routine maintenance work on assigned equipment and other tasks necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the Department
Provides detailed and accurate written reports on all inspections, applications, inventory, and related work activities
Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Six (6) months of experience in pest management and control
Must obtain within three (3) months of position assignment: Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements
Public Health Applicator's certification
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Core license with Right of Way category and Aquatic category
Possession of First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures
Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications
Knowledge to perform daily field surveillance including the identification, assessment, and treatment of nuisance species in strict compliance with federal, State, and department guidelines and regulations
Skill in the safe operation and simple maintenance of mechanical equipment and vehicles used in the application of pesticides necessary to control nuisance species, and the identification of mosquito and plant species
Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing
Skill in prioritizing and organizing work
Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier
Ability to learn and comprehend the applicable federal, State, and department rules, regulations, and policies regarding pest management
Ability to follow established State and department guidelines and follow specific oral and written instructions from supervisors
Ability to assess the information and facts derived from field investigation and inspections necessary to control nuisance and pestiferous species
Ability to prepare work activity reports
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, commercial truck, aircraft truck/ trailer, forklift, law maintenance equipment, and chain saw
Ability to work in sustained positions, around slippery and irregular surfaces and around moving objects
Ability to walk long distances into woodland and marshland environments, carrying by hand the equipment and pesticides necessary to treat mosquitoes and aquatic vegetation
Ability to be medically able to wear a respirator as determined by the OSHA Respiratory Medical Evaluation process
Ability to pass an annual respirator fit test, and once fit tested must maintain a facial condition as that required to become a successfully fit tested while employed in this job
Ability to wear, for extended periods of time, required safety equipment such as hard hat, rubber boots, rubber gloves, leather gloves, respirator, hearing protection, life vest, safety glasses/ face shield, snake chaps, orange safety vest, rubber apron, chemical resistant coveralls, and vehicle seat belt in all environmental conditions
Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems
Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine administrative functions without referral to Management
Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives
Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes
Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public
Benefits
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.
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NEOGOV
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