Vector Control Specialist

Posting Date
10/05/26

Application Deadline
10/12/26

Pay Range $20.50 - $31.00 per hour Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type Unclassified Department Environmental  Services About the Position There is a lot of BUZZ about this position, so apply today!

The Vector Control Specialist is responsible for surveillance and testing, complaint management, and treatment activities through the enforcement of the Environmental Health Code.

About UsFor more than 60 years, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department has been working with our community to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Maintaining a healthy environment improves the quality of life and seeks to prevent exposure to mosquito-borne diseases and hazardous substances in food, water, and soil. We are using education and innovative methods to protect more than 4 million residents of Maricopa County and its visitors.

Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe Require One year of pest or vector control experience

High school diploma or GEDA combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other RequirementsA valid certification from the State of Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division, as a Certified Applicator within (120) days of the hire date

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value Associate’s degree or higher in environmental studies or a closely related field

Experience performing vector control activities in a public sector environment.

Job Contributions Evaluates problems and carries out treatments as needed, selecting biological, chemical, or physical control methods, application rates, and appropriate equipment to obtain required coverage.

Sets and retrieves mosquito monitoring traps and rodent traps;
Collects vector specimens;
Identifies mosquito species in larval and adult stages, flies, rodents, and other arthropod disease vectors;
Sorts and identifies mosquito species in the lab or in the field as required.

Maintains complete and accurate records of fieldwork using current database software;
Uses and maintains mobile computers for the collection of field data and completing daily activity reports;
Submits daily reports of activities, including areas treated, nature of treatment, and type and quantity of materials used.

Investigates and resolves complaints of mosquitoes, rodents, bees, flies, and other vector infestations of residential, commercial, industrial properties;
Ensures that public complaints receive prompt and appropriate attention;
Re-investigates as necessary to ensure compliance with written notification of violations.

Monitors compliance of the Environmental Health Code by notifying property owners, businesses, other agencies, and the general public of vector infestations…