Inspector, Mosquito & Vector Control

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Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Under the supervision of the Inspection Supervisor, the Mosquito Control Inspector conducts field inspections, treats for mosquito larvae and adults, and provides public education in the assigned area of operation; provides maintenance and service to vehicles and equipment.

• Inspects for mosquito public health pest problems specifically larval development sites and mosquito adult populations within Harris County and but not limited to the ship channel and bordering wetlands and waterways, including dredge spoil areas, storm sewers, catch basins, ditches etc.
• During inspections sample/collect adult and larval populations to identify them as appropriate, photograph/map mosquito breeding sites for potential litigation use, deploy light traps, preform landing rates to determine adult migration patterns, and record all data collected into the database.
• Performs appropriate control measures to mosquito populations or other pests as required.
• Uses pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and records all usage.
• Monitors application rate and checks chemical calibration.
• Analyzes meteorological, tidal data and larval development sites to forecast larval hatch and adult emergence.
• Inspects vehicle and equipment used daily, performs minor field maintenance on spray equipment, helps mechanic with minor repairs, and assists in mixing insecticides.
• Perform nighttime ULV (Ultra Low Volume) applications to control mosquito populations in assigned areas based on disease surveillance and division needs
• Other duties as assigned including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• At least one (1) year of experience pest management, biology fieldwork, or environmental monitoring.
• At least one (1) season of experience with an organized mosquito control program or public health agency or operations.

• Valid Driver’s License (Texas upon hire) along with a good driving record required for daily surveillance and collection of species
• Must acquire a Texas Certified Pesticide Noncommercial Political Applicator’s License within one year of employment

• Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of general biology and morphology of mosquitoes and their control
• Ability to calculate and comprehend simple measurements
• Experience in reading and comprehending maps
• Ability to utilize a GPS unit
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs Innovation
• Ability to adapt to change Interpersonal

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
• Uses sound judgment
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to accomplish the mission of MVCD

• Office work and Field work. Field work requires driving a county vehicle to conduct mosquito…