What are the responsibilities and job description for the VECTOR CONTROL ROAD position at Chaves County?
Position Summary
Employee is responsible for spraying chemical pesticides and maintaining records and written reports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To
Employee is responsible for supervising and performing the application and placing of chemical pesticides, herbicides and gambusia. Generating and maintaining all records and written reports documenting chemicals used, locations, amounts and times sprayed. Documentation of mosquito breeding sites on a map. Taking samples of larvae and fleas to send to the State laboratory for identification and analysis. Responsibilities include routine servicing and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment. Including the safe and efficient operation of all light road construction equipment utilized by the Road Department. Employee must perform all related work as required and other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This position performs under the general supervision of the Road Technical Supervisor who may provide assignments and instruction, determines objective, priorities and deadlines, and who assists the employee with unusual situations. The employee uses own initiative and judgment to perform work in an independent and timely manner in accordance with precedents and established policies and procedures.
Provides close to general supervision to (one full-time and/or part-time personnel) and is responsible for overall day to day Vector operations.QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Able to work with minimal supervision. Knowledge of all Federal, State and local laws of safe chemical storage and application practices. Able to work irregular hours.
Working knowledge: Considerable knowledge of Journey level skill
Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions; must have working knowledge of computers and/or specific programs; able to use proficiently any machines and/or tools; Interact with occupants of the County buildings and the general public in a professional and friendly manner. Work independently using good judgment and decision making skills; work well with ever changing priorities and/or situations. Employee must know and understand County Personnel Policy as well as all County and departmental policies pertinent to the position. This position may require some out of town travel for training. Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record, be punctual and meet established deadlines. Must also be able to maintain the Class 8 Applicators License required for this position.
Safety requirements: This position must comply with all safety guidelines of Chaves County.
Physical demands: This position requires a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, etc. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, discriminating thinking. Frequent local travel required in normal course of job performance. Strength of arms, hands, legs, and back required in the performance of essential functions.
Work environment: Exposure to weather, dust, fumes, electrical currents and machine noises. Wearing protective breathing apparatus may be required. Occasionally exposed to high work places and confined places, volatile materials, toxic materials.
Employee is responsible for spraying chemical pesticides and maintaining records and written reports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To
Employee is responsible for supervising and performing the application and placing of chemical pesticides, herbicides and gambusia. Generating and maintaining all records and written reports documenting chemicals used, locations, amounts and times sprayed. Documentation of mosquito breeding sites on a map. Taking samples of larvae and fleas to send to the State laboratory for identification and analysis. Responsibilities include routine servicing and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment. Including the safe and efficient operation of all light road construction equipment utilized by the Road Department. Employee must perform all related work as required and other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This position performs under the general supervision of the Road Technical Supervisor who may provide assignments and instruction, determines objective, priorities and deadlines, and who assists the employee with unusual situations. The employee uses own initiative and judgment to perform work in an independent and timely manner in accordance with precedents and established policies and procedures.
Provides close to general supervision to (one full-time and/or part-time personnel) and is responsible for overall day to day Vector operations.QUALIFICATIONS
- Education/Training/ Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D.; Six months experience in vector control; 2 years experience operating road equipment.
- Experience Substitution: Graduation from a vocational college in equipment operation may be substituted for two years of experience.
- Licenses/Certification: Valid N.M. Class A CDL with a good driving record. A New Mexico Class 8 Public Pesticide Applicator license. This license must be obtained within 3 months of hire/promotion to this position. Failure to do so may result in termination.
- Other. Post offer Drug Analysis Test and/or pre-employment physical. Driver’s license, Employment and criminal Background Investigation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Able to work with minimal supervision. Knowledge of all Federal, State and local laws of safe chemical storage and application practices. Able to work irregular hours.
Working knowledge: Considerable knowledge of Journey level skill
Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions; must have working knowledge of computers and/or specific programs; able to use proficiently any machines and/or tools; Interact with occupants of the County buildings and the general public in a professional and friendly manner. Work independently using good judgment and decision making skills; work well with ever changing priorities and/or situations. Employee must know and understand County Personnel Policy as well as all County and departmental policies pertinent to the position. This position may require some out of town travel for training. Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record, be punctual and meet established deadlines. Must also be able to maintain the Class 8 Applicators License required for this position.
Safety requirements: This position must comply with all safety guidelines of Chaves County.
Physical demands: This position requires a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, etc. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, discriminating thinking. Frequent local travel required in normal course of job performance. Strength of arms, hands, legs, and back required in the performance of essential functions.
Work environment: Exposure to weather, dust, fumes, electrical currents and machine noises. Wearing protective breathing apparatus may be required. Occasionally exposed to high work places and confined places, volatile materials, toxic materials.