Summary: Perform inspections and spray missions for mosquitoes in assigned area, assist with maintenance of trails, heliports/facilities, assist with loading helicopters with fuel and chemicals as well as other duties as operational needs dictate.

Essential Functions:

Inspects assigned geographical areas for the presence of larvae, pupae and adult mosquitoes and records findings
Monitor rainfall, tide, trap, service requests and other Mapvision data, to determine which areas to inspect and treat, which control method is most appropriate and arrange to have the necessary equipment to execute the mission
Discuss daily inspection/treatment plans with Supervisor and adjust plans as needed to accomplish daily operational priorities
Responsible for inspecting and treating habitats that support larval development including yards around homes, roadside ditches, storm retention/detention areas, and storm drains
Perform ground larviciding and adulticiding spray missions as needed in assigned areas
Records and reports the results of all surveillance, larviciding and adulticiding activities to supervisor
Responds to resident service requests, as assigned by Mosquito Control Biologist I/II/III, by conducting a field investigation and reporting findings into MapVision on Toughbook at time of inspection
Responsible for entering inspection, back check and spray data into database at time of inspection/spray into MapVision via iPhone App and/or Toughbook
Conduct back checks as required by FDACS on areas treated, evaluate the efficacy of control practices imposed and determine next course of action to correct any deficiency
Survey for any unexpected environmental response to control practices and follow appropriate notification and documentation protocol
Transports fuel and chemicals to needed locations
Conduct walk around pre-trip vehicle inspections and ensures all necessary supplies and materials are present to complete trip
Responsible for wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Communicate with the public in a professional and courteous manner and refer all inquiries outside area of expertise back to the appropriate person at the District
Follow District Safety policies and procedures and comply with all local, state and federal regulations at all times
Responsible for ensuring all assigned equipment is maintained and repaired as needed
Responsible for reporting damage to vehicle/ equipment in a timely manner
Must have regular and predictable attendance
Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to work a varied schedule including working on weekends
Ability to operate a variety of small equipment, as well as towing/operating a trailer
Must have basic math skills
Must have an ability to learn and identify a variety of mosquito species
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and have the ability to learn and operate internal, web based, GPS and mapping programs including entering data into phone Apps and databases
Ability to fly in helicopters
Must be able to read, communicate and understand technical instructions in English
Must have a valid Class E drivers license and a clean driving record
Must hold a current Public Health License or obtain one within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification by earning appropriate CEUs (continuing education units)
Must be able to read and understand chemical labels
May be required to obtain Part 107 Certification
May be required to obtain a CDL license

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