Seasonal Vector Field Aide Lead

Cass County Vector Control in West Fargo, ND is hiring full-time Seasonal Vector Field Aide Leads to supervise mosquito control crews during the summer months. This is your chance to gain management experience, work outdoors, and contribute to public health in a meaningful way!

Starting pay for our Seasonal Vector Field Aide Lead is $21.34/hr at Step 1, with opportunities to advance to $22.36/hr (Step
2) and $23.38/hr (Step
3) based on experience in mosquito control or biological fieldwork and knowledge of pesticide handling.

Cass County has been a cornerstone of safety and service in North Dakota for over 150 years, proudly supporting the state's most populous county. Our mission is simple yet vital: create a secure environment where residents can live healthy, fulfilling lives. From operating a modern jail and providing court security to leading specialized initiatives like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, we are committed to protecting and serving our community.

We also prioritize professional growth and meaningful work—because when you join Cass County, you're not just starting a job, you're making a difference.

As our Seasonal Vector Field Aide Lead, you'll supervise one of four seasonal crews to ensure effective mosquito mitigation across Cass County. This role promotes health and well-being in an environmentally sensitive manner by reducing nuisance mosquitoes, lessening the threat of disease transmission, and maintaining a historical database for disease management. Key duties include educating the community on mosquito reduction strategies and delivering the highest level of mosquito control service through integrated pest management practices: surveillance to identify problem areas, larviciding to treat standing water, and adulticiding using backpack and truck-mounted ground spraying.

This is a seasonal, full-time role with shifts typically running Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:45 PM. Occasional evening shifts may occur, but are rare. Expect 40-hour workweeks throughout the season.

• High school diploma or GED
• 18+ years of age
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and walk on uneven terrain
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Experience in the following is beneficial but not required
:

• Post‑secondary coursework in biology or a related science field
• 1 season of mosquito control experience
• Management experience
• Training/coaching experience
• ATV/UTV riding
• Pesticide handling/applying
• Spray equipment operation
• Insect research
• Sampling standing water for larval mosquitoes
• Applying pesticides in various environments
• Operating trucks, ATVs, and UTVs for pesticide applications
• Separating and identifying mosquito species from traps
• Maintaining records and equipment

Ready to make a difference this summer as our Seasonal Vector Field Aide Lead? Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly—apply now and join Cass County Vector Control!