Vector Control Technician

The Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division is recruiting for Vector Control Technicians I who perform technical duties in identifying, abating and suppressing vectors. Duties include determining the extent of mosquito and other arthropod breeding and recommending appropriate physical and chemical abatement methods; inspecting residences, water runoff sites, poultry ranches and other sites for vector infestation; selecting and monitoring progress of rodent control programs.

Human Resources is also accepting applications for Vector Control Technician Trainee. A separate application is required. It is to your advantage to apply for both levels as appropriate.

For more detailed information, refer to the Vector Control Technician I job description.

This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package!

• Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary
• Employee Benefits
• County Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Physical Requirements:

Duties may involve leveraging approximately one hundred (100) pounds; lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; bending, stooping, and kneeling; working with hazardous materials and poisons.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Pre-Employment Process:
Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship:
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Certificates:
Must possess and maintain certificates as a Vector Control Technician in all of the following areas:

• Category B
  - Mosquito Control,
• Category C
  - Terrestrial Vector Control, and
• Category D
  - Vertebrate Vector Control.

NOTE:

Certificates must have been issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Legible copies of Vector certificates or Gold Card must be submitted with the application.

Experience enforcing vector related regulations is highly desirable.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.