THE POSITION

Join Washington County Environmental Health Team within the Public Health Division as a Seasonal Mosquito Surveillance Technician! We are currently recruiting to fill two (2) vacancies with the anticipated end date of mid-September.

If you are passionate about helping to educate the public on health issues and monitoring mosquito populations in order to improve and sustain community safety, join our team! To accomplish this, you will perform technical duties in analyzing mosquito habitats and conducts control activities using biological, cultural, or chemical methods in order to improve or sustain community safety. These positions are seasonal temporary assignments. We are looking for candidates who are independent with the ability to work under minimal supervision and strong time management and organizational skills. Due to the nature of the positions, the work schedule will only be in-person.

Seasonal positions can be assigned up to 40 hours per week for up to 6 month of duration. These positions will accrue sick time, but are not eligible for other fringe benefits.

Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.

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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Duties may include:

• Independently monitors, evaluates, and conducts mosquito and environmental assessments of assigned areas according to department procedures; identifies all life stages of mosquitoes in the field; identifies mosquitoes to genus taxonomic level; and identifies other common aquatic organisms.
• Independently determines and implements integrated pest management methods to control mosquito larval production influenced from a variety of variables such as weather patterns, mosquito life cycle, aquatic habitats, and site-specific historical data.
• Generates, maintains, and inputs accurate records of all work conducted; utilizes databases and mapping software such as GIS software to track and compile inspection activities.
• Collects mosquito specimens and performs field analysis at monitoring sites; labels and preserves specimens; and maintains sampling and field equipment.
• Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion; and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Responds and investigates citizen complaints; distributes mosquito fish to the public; and conducts public education at scheduled events and during day-to-day job duties.
• Safely operates various types of vehicles, pesticide application, and mechanical equipment.
• Mixes and/or applies approved pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and county policies and practices.
• Attends training and safety sessions as needed.

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Possession of an Associate's Degree in biology, environmental science, public health, or related degree; OR
• Completion of 15 credits of college-level courses in biology, environmental science, public health, or a related field of study; AND one (1) year of experience performing work in fields such as fisheries, wildlife technicians, pest control, or wetland management.

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities and Specialty Requirements:

• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County Policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County

Preferred Qualifications (Not required to be considered for these positions):

• Experience with integrated pest management, scientific (preferably in biology) data collection, and/or wetland habitat assessments.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses if applicable. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SELECTION PROCESS:

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  Apply today! Instead of submitting a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
• MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.
• Panel Interview(s): Candidates who pass the initial MQ review will be invited to participate in a panel interview. A further preferred qualifications review may be conducted depends on the volume of applications received.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Status of Your Application :
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Veterans' Preference :
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' Preference for this recruitment,

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act :
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: HR@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov

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Washington County offers paid sick leave and retirement benefits provided through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.