What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vector Control Senior Specialist position at City of El Paso?
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, or higher, and three (3) years of experience in code enforcement, field investigation, pest control, or experience in sampling, monitoring and/or in technical analysis of scientific data.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment. Registration as a Code Enforcement Officer with the Texas Department of State Health Services within one (1) year of appointment and must participate in six (6) hours per calendar year of continuing education courses thereafter. Must obtain a Pesticide Non-commercial Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within eighteen (18) months of appointment. Completion of a Hazardous Materials Instructor Training course that complies with 49 CFR 72 Subpart H, a “Certified Pool-Spa Operator” (C.P.O), and Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Code Enforcement Officer II certificate within one (1) year of appointment.
Special Requirements: Some positions may require submitting to a criminal background check to obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance.
Under general supervision, conduct pest mitigation, field inspections, on-site investigations, and enforcement of vector control related local, state and federal laws and regulations.Perform program tasks. Involves: Investigate complaints and enforce applicable vector control rules per the City’s Municipal Ordinance. Respond to nuisance violations by conducting on-site visits and investigations at residential and commercial properties. Ensure safe operation and care of environmental sampling, monitoring and computerized equipment. Follow standard operating procedure and sampling protocols. Document and log field work and maintain records of equipment calibration, trap collection and preventative maintenance activities. Conduct research, compile information, and prepare inspection and other reports. Conduct on-site inspections at regulated entities within the City and other local jurisdictions. Perform related mathematical calculations. Conduct on-site inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with applicable vector control rules. Issue corrective notices, cease and desist orders, or citations for violations. Meet with citizens to provide training and information on ways to prevent, correct or comply with code ordinances, laws, environmental regulations, health and safety standards.
Monitor and manage pest populations. Involves: Apply pesticide chemicals to public grounds, facilities and standing water to control mosquito, tick, flea, roach and rodent populations. Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of violations and inspections.
Perform housekeeping and basic site maintenance. Involves: Conduct quality assurance reviews and inspections. Troubleshoot malfunctioning or inoperable equipment and advise senior staff to ensure that equipment is adequately repaired. Conduct required calibrations, audits and reporting in compliance with department policy and Texas Department of Agriculture requirements.
Perform administrative duties as assigned. Involves: Organize and monitor stock and supplies inventory. Respond to customer complaints and inquiries. Perform a variety of clerical and para-professional tasks to assist staff. Refer complex queries to staff within the area of expertise. Prepare basic drawings, sketches, diagrams, and maps. Attend classroom training and seminars. Research property ownership. Present training topics, as assigned.
Supervise or serve as a designated lead worker to assigned personnel. Involves: Organize and coordinate workflow. Instruct, review, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work and safety standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hires, terminations, transfers, disciplinary action, payroll, leave or other employee status changes.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Please note: This is a new advertisement for Vector Control Senior Specialist. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Salary : $47,829 - $70,786
