Mosquito & Forest Pest Management Technician

The Prince William County Department of Public Works is seeking candidates for seasonal employment (May – October) to assist the Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Branch with mosquito surveillance and forest pest related activities. Work will be performed in a variety of functions and will be mostly outdoors. Typical tasks will include, but are not limited to, mosquito surveillance, forest pest monitoring, tree identification and outreach/education;

some lab work sorting of mosquitoes and forest pest insects will be involved. Training will be provided.

• Sets out and collects adult mosquito traps in an accurate and timely manner
• Sorts adult mosquitoes and prepares specimens for lab identification and testing
• Assists with visual tree surveys and tree identification
• Conducts trapping and surveillance for a variety of forest pests including Spotted Lantern fly
• Locates, identifies and monitors larval mosquito habitat
• Maintains and inventories assigned equipment
• Organizes trap equipment daily and safely transports equipment to trap sites
• Utilizes and enters data into a comprehensive database
• Conducts site visits relating to mosquito and forest pest inquiries
• Educates the general public through a variety of outreach/education adult and child activities
• The selected candidate will work out of the Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Building located just south of Manassas, VA in Prince William County
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Some college coursework in a related field (Biology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Agricultural, etc.)
• Experience performing duties outdoors in a variety of terrain and weather conditions
• Experience working independently
• Experience with collecting data in the field
• Ability to identify tree species native to Virginia
• Comfort driving a wide range of vehicles

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both in written and verbal communication

Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week (flexible schedule may be accommodated) May through October.

$18.00 Hourly

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.