Wetlands Specialist Mosquito Extermination

Wetlands Specialist Mosquito Extermination – Department of Health Services Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Department of Health’s mission is to coordinate and assure the preservation, protection, and promotion of the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for all Bergen County residents. Through a wide range of services, BCDHS creates healthy and thriving communities.

This employment opportunity is to serve as the Wetlands Specialist Mosquito Extermination. Under direction, performs office and fieldwork involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of mosquito control structures and/or systems; coordinates wetland activities; performs other related duties as required.

• Coordinates all wetland activities for mosquito control including planning layout, construction, and maintenance of ditches, streams, ponds, and stormwater facilities in compliance with appliable permits and regulations, following best management practices.
• May oversee the installation, construction, and maintenance of spillways, dike, and levees.
• May assist in developing more effective mosquito control programs through field investigation including inspection and mapping of mosquito breeding areas on wetlands.
• Obtains right-of-entry agreements from property owners.
• May write projected proposals for work to be done on federal and/or state property.