Manager Of Vector Control

Location

10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview, IL 60455

PUBLIC HEALTH

8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

The Manager of Vector Control leads Cook County Department of Public Health’s (CCDPH) efforts to prevent and control vector-borne diseases and serves as the agency’s primary coordinator for regional mosquito and vector control activities across suburban Cook County. The position is responsible for fostering collaboration among mosquito abatement districts, local health departments, municipal governments, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, state agencies, and other stakeholders to support a coordinated, science-based approach to vector surveillance, integrated mosquito management (IMM), and vector-borne disease prevention.

The Manager of Vector Control develops and implements countywide strategies to improve coordination, situational awareness, environmental stewardship, preparedness, and public communication regarding mosquito-borne and other vector-borne disease threats. The position applies environmental health principles and competencies to assess risk, inform policy, advance health equity, and protect public health across suburban Cook County.

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’s systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

• Serves as CCDPH’s subject matter expert for mosquito and vector control activities throughout suburban Cook County.
• Collaborates with and facilitates regular vector control meetings involving mosquito abatement districts, local health departments, municipal governments, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, and other stakeholders, including internal staff, discussing best practices, emerging threats, preparedness, operational challenges, research findings, coordinated public messaging, surveillance activities, and policy development.
• Leads and monitors mosquito surveillance, laboratory testing, environmental monitoring, and epidemiologic data to identify trends, emerging threats, and opportunities for intervention.
• Develops countywide situational awareness reports, dashboards, maps, and briefings related to vector activity and disease risk.
• Conducts environmental health assessments and apply risk-based decision-making to support vector control strategies and resource allocation.
• Evaluates vector control programs and recommend improvements based on scientific evidence and public health outcomes.
• Uses findings to inform CCDPH vector control coverage areas, contract management, surveillance activities, and service delivery strategies.
• Identifies service gaps, duplication, and opportunities to improve vector control coverage and coordination throughout suburban Cook County.
• Develops and maintains…