Salary: $35.99 - $48.51 Hourly
Location : Garden Grove, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2024-08
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 04/03/2024
Closing Date: 4/22/2024 11:30 AM Pacific
Description
Welcome to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District's application process!
We are dedicated to serving, educating, and protecting Orange County against vectors and vector-borne illnesses in a positive, professional work environment.
Are you a team player looking to join a team of proactive public health professionals?
If so, APPLY for our EDUCATION COORDINATOR SERIES position today!
To apply for this position an application must be completed on the link through the District website at http://www.ocvector.org/employment
A resume may be attached.
SALARY RANGE:
Education Coordinator I - $35.99 to $44.72 per hour
Education Coordinator II - $39.05 to $48.51 per hour
***3% COLA Increase July 2024***
Communications from the District regarding each candidate's status will be sent via the email address listed on the application.
This position is eligible for all full-time employee benefits, including CalPERS retirement membership, medical/dental/vision insurance allowance or cash-in-lieu benefit, 457 match, Flexible Spending Account and more!
DEFINITION
Under direction, develops, plans, and implements a vector-related comprehensive District-wide education program for elementary and secondary schools and community groups; develops or evaluates and selects program curricula; maintains liaison with teachers and school administrators; coordinates and monitors District employees' educational requirements for certification and license renewal; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Director of Communications. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification performs a variety of vector control education-related duties including scheduling classroom programs and teaching the vector education curriculum at schools. Responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of public outreach and education programs, developing information materials and staffing educational fairs and events. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Job functions and performance are subject to provisions contained within the Personnel and Salary Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding applicable to the specified job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Oversees all aspects of the District's elementary and secondary student education programs; schedules and conducts District education-related classroom programs on vector control management.
• Creates and implements approved educational lesson plans and activities in school classrooms following California Department of Education guidelines; monitors trends in vector management education.
• Researches, evaluates, designs and selects educational materials that are current and age-relevant; selects and orders new instructional materials; maintains an inventory of education materials and supplies.
• Develops and prepares educational classroom materials; distributes materials to classroom.
• Monitors continuing education requirements for District employees; schedules webinars, registers employees for exams and courses; tracks and reports education units to the California Department of Public Health.
• Participates in the implementation and coordination of annual educational activities and contests.
• Assists with community outreach, public events, fairs, education programs and other District activities; answers vector related questions.
• Assists in creating and editing script, film, and educational video materials; creates social media content.
• Serves as a back up to front office staff as needed; answers phone and schedules appointments.
• Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of teaching primary school students including emerging educational technologies.
• Principles of pesticide application and safety, mosquito biology and control, terrestrial invertebrate vector control, and vertebrate vector control.
• Community resources related to vector control programs.
• Biological principles used in vector control work.
• California Standards for the Teaching Profession, California Common Core standards, English Language Development standards, and Next Generation Science Standards.
• Principles of child development.
• Community demographics.
• Teaching best practices including student engagement strategies.
• Guided Language Acquisition and Development (GLAD).
• Thinking Maps' purpose and implementation.
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS).
• Structured Language Practice.
• Basic concepts of video production and script-writing.
• Record-keeping principles and procedures.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Create a positive classroom learning environment.
• Effectively work with youth of various ages, education system administrators, local elected officials, and private education entities.
• Develop or modify age-appropriate curricula for a diverse range of students.
• Research, adapt and use new methods of education technology.
• Oversee and monitor the District's continuing employee certification program requirements for staff.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in elementary education, communication arts, biological sciences, public health or a related field; and three (3) years of experience teaching youth education, preferred experience for an accredited public/private/charter school.
Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in Public Health Vector Control Categories A - D, as required by the California Department of Public Health, within one year of appointment and maintained throughout employment with the District.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license by time of appointment.
• Education Coordinator I: Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience teaching youth education curriculum.
• Education Coordinator II: Five (5) years of experience teaching youth education curriculum, and
• Education Coordinator II: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a current California Teaching Credential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office/classroom setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various District and meeting sites; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office/classroom environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity, interested, and qualified applicants are required to submit the following:

1. On-line application, including supplemental questions, through the District's website at http://www.ocvector.org/employment or at www.GovernmentJobs.com .
2. Resume, not to exceed three (3) pages.

Please note:

• Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed District application.

Communications from the District regarding each candidate's status in the recruitment process will be sent via Government Jobs to the email address listed on the application. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
The Orange County Mosquito Vector Control District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). OCMVCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or participation in any protected class/activity.
Orange County Mosquito Vector Control District does not discriminate on the basis of disability with regard to employment, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. If you are disabled and need an accommodation to participate in the application, testing and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Human Resources Department at (714) 971-2421 within five (5) days prior to the interview date.

Employment with Orange County Mosquito Vector Control District is contingent upon a pre-employment screening process which may include a physical examination, drug/alcohol test, and/or background investigation. Candidates must also be able to provide documentation authorizing their legal right to work in the United States as per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Paid Vacation - All full-time employees accrue 80 vacations hours per year, 120 hours at three years and up to a maximum of 160 hours at seven years of employment and beyond.
Sick Leave - Ninety-six (96) hours per year are earned on an accrual basis commencing from date of hire.
Schedule is determined by department based on the needs of the District.
9/80 Schedule - Two shifts rotate every other Friday off. May be assigned to work a varied schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
10/80 Schedule - Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Holidays - All Full-Time District employees receive 11 paid holidays per year and two floating holidays
Tuition Reimbursement - Employees may receive up to $2,500 per fiscal year to attend accredited colleges.
Insurance - Medical, Dental, & Vision - The District contributes a monthly allowance of $1,120 to $1,840 (or $920 in lieu of benefits) based upon employee's level of coverage. This allowance is to be used toward medical, dental, vision premiums, or taxable income. Medical coverage includes choice of any of the area health plans offered by CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System).
Life Insurance and Other coverage - A term life policy of $75,000 is provided with premiums paid by the District. Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability coverage are also provided at the District's expense.
Section 125 & 129 flexible spending accounts are also available.
Retirement - The District is a member of CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System). For new full-time employees the District provides a 2% at age 62 retirement benefit, Full-time permanent District employees are not members of the Social Security System. For those considered "Classic" members of CalPERS, the District offers 2% at age 60.
Deferred Compensation - The District provides a $170 per pay period matching deferred compensation benefit.
This position is represented by an employee association, OCVCDEA, membership is optional.
01

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated based upon the information provided on the application and the responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Only those applicants, who best meet the needs of the District based on education, training, and work experience, as submitted, including any required PDF attachments, will be contacted for participation in the next step(s) of the recruitment process.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.

02

Do you have a valid CA Driver License with two (2) points or less and no major violations?

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate which State of CA Department of Public Health Vector Control Technician Certifications you currently have? (Certification in Public Health Vector Control Categories A - D, as required by the California Department of Public Health, within one year of appointment and maintained throughout employment with the District.)

• A
• B
• C
• D
• All of the Above
• None of the Above

04

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework inelementary education, communication arts, biological sciences, public health or a related field? (Please make sure to add transcripts or degree to the attachments)

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have teaching youth education for an accredited public/private/charter school?

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

06

Briefly describe your teaching experience.
07

Are you a current employee of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District?

• Yes
• No

08

I certify that all the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I understand purposely providing false information may grounds for disqualification from the process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question