Vector Control Program Specialist

Boulder County Public Health Department is seeking to hire a Vector Control Program Specialist. Under minimal supervision, this position performs a variety of duties to help prevent the spread of disease and mitigate health risks to the public from various vector species.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will work out of 3450 Broadway St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). 

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.14 Hourly 

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• First Round Interviews: Week of April 20th
• Reference Check: Week of April 20th

1. Enforces federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances related to disease prevention from vector species; works closely with lead staff in selecting appropriate methods and procedures to use in resolving specific problems
2. Performs routine investigations of public vector complaints; may perform other investigations as assigned by supervisor
3. Reviews and updates assigned file records to ensure accuracy and completeness; prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, and articles for official use and public information
4. Responds to incidents that may result in exposure to disease, epidemiological investigations related to vector borne diseases
5. Performs related work, as required
6. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• A high school diploma or equivalent

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• GIS experience
• 1 (one) year of professional experience in environmental health or health education
• College courses in public health or epidemiology, or recent graduate with a public health degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Disease investigation and interviewing
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with coworkers, partners, clients, outside agencies, and the public
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to perform moderately complex problem-solving operations
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and using databases

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $25 - $27