What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Worker - Working Title: Student Worker - Mosquito Control position at County of Volusia?
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Student Worker for the Mosquito Control Division. This position is located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and will be primarily responsible for supporting mosquito and arbovirus surveillance operations. This position will also be involved in the various daily operations of our Integrated Pest Management Program including but not limited to collection and identification of mosquito species, data input and management, field inspections for mosquito production sites, public education and outreach, and insecticide resistance monitoring.
Note: College/University student must be currently enrolled full-time (Spring/Fall semester- minimum 12 credit hours or summer semester- minimum 6 credit hours), or full-time Graduate Student (9 credit hours), or a full-time student in an associate degree or vocational program.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
Must be an active Undergraduate or Graduate student, attending an accredited College/University or attending vocational school.
Note: College/University student must be currently enrolled full-time (Spring/Fall semester- minimum 12 credit hours or summer semester- minimum 6 credit hours), or full-time Graduate Student (9 credit hours), or a full-time student in an Associate Degree or vocational program.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at time of hire.
The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will be currently seeking a degree in Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science or natural science or related field, Communications, Computer Science/Mathematics, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Geospatial Analysis related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Demands: Medium work. Ability to traverse undeveloped, uneven, wet, broken terrain, wooded, marshy areas. Ability to see (peripheral vision, depth perception, acuity), talk, hear, reach, walk, bend, squat, kneel, grasp. Ability to lift, carry 35 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including rain, humidity, heat, cold, and lightning. Potential exposure to saltwater, chemicals, insects, toxic plants, snakes, salt air, mud, dust, confined spaces and poor ventilation.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and scientific reports and manuals; instructions, procedures, memos, letters. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to speak clearly and concisely to public and laymen; conversant in theory and practices of discipline. Ability to write reports, summaries, instructions, procedures, memos, letters.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
Do you possess a current valid Florida driver's license?
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
Are you enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational school operating in Volusia County?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the name of the accredited college, university, or vocational school operating in Volusia County. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please indicate N/A.
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If you are attending school outside of Volusia County, what is the name of the institution? If this is not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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If you are currently enrolled in school, please check below the status that's related to you:
Please select the semesters that you are available to work. Check all that apply:
If you answered "None of the above" to the previous question, please indicate how long you can work for (days/times):
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Are you currently seeking a degree in any of the following? (i.e., Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science or natural science or related field, Communications, Computer Science/Mathematics, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, or Geospatial Analysis related field?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the degree you are seeking and the area of study:
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Do you have and expect to maintain a minimum 2.8 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 grade scale for undergraduates or a minimum 3.0 grade point average or higher for graduate students? (NOTE: You will be required to submit official, sealed transcripts if selected)
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate when, position title and department/division. If "No", please indicate N/A.
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Where did you hear about this position?
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source:
The County of Volusia is seeking a Student Worker for the Mosquito Control Division. This position is located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and will be primarily responsible for supporting mosquito and arbovirus surveillance operations. This position will also be involved in the various daily operations of our Integrated Pest Management Program including but not limited to collection and identification of mosquito species, data input and management, field inspections for mosquito production sites, public education and outreach, and insecticide resistance monitoring.
Note: College/University student must be currently enrolled full-time (Spring/Fall semester- minimum 12 credit hours or summer semester- minimum 6 credit hours), or full-time Graduate Student (9 credit hours), or a full-time student in an associate degree or vocational program.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Set and collect various types of mosquito traps on a routine basis throughoutVolusia County.
- Responsible for independently loading and unloading trap supplies, charging batteries and reporting damaged or nonfunctional supplies.
- Responsible for driving and maintaining a shared county vehicle.
- Maintain sentinel chicken flock and chickencoops.
- Perform field inspections for mosquito production, including home inspections, for surveying both natural and man-made larval sites.
- Interact positively with the public during operations.
- Participate in public education and outreach programs.
- Use of microscopes to identify adult mosquitoes.
- Rear and maintain mosquito colonies in our insectary for resistance monitoring, efficacy trials and other special projects.
- Input and manage mosquito collection data electronically; data analysis as required.
- Use of internal computer programs to perform basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) relatedfunctions.
- Participate in special projects such as insecticide efficacy trials in both lab andfield settings.
- Work with staff to amend or create educational materials, enhance website content and utility.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational duties.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be an active Undergraduate or Graduate student, attending an accredited College/University or attending vocational school.
Note: College/University student must be currently enrolled full-time (Spring/Fall semester- minimum 12 credit hours or summer semester- minimum 6 credit hours), or full-time Graduate Student (9 credit hours), or a full-time student in an Associate Degree or vocational program.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at time of hire.
The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will be currently seeking a degree in Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science or natural science or related field, Communications, Computer Science/Mathematics, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Geospatial Analysis related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to utilize a laptop, GPS, and/or comparabledevice.
- Ability to use computer programs/software
- Ability to work under stressfulconditions.
- Ability to workindependently.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and protocols.
- Ability to learn the operation of four-wheel drivevehicles.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and inwriting.
- Ability to interact effectively with others including thepublic.
- Ability to complete assignments within the project timeperiod.
- Ability to work in the field under harsh conditions including, but not limited to, extreme heat, humidity, cold, rain and flooding conditions.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Physical Demands: Medium work. Ability to traverse undeveloped, uneven, wet, broken terrain, wooded, marshy areas. Ability to see (peripheral vision, depth perception, acuity), talk, hear, reach, walk, bend, squat, kneel, grasp. Ability to lift, carry 35 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including rain, humidity, heat, cold, and lightning. Potential exposure to saltwater, chemicals, insects, toxic plants, snakes, salt air, mud, dust, confined spaces and poor ventilation.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and scientific reports and manuals; instructions, procedures, memos, letters. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to speak clearly and concisely to public and laymen; conversant in theory and practices of discipline. Ability to write reports, summaries, instructions, procedures, memos, letters.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
Do you possess a current valid Florida driver's license?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable
Are you enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational school operating in Volusia County?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the name of the accredited college, university, or vocational school operating in Volusia County. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please indicate N/A.
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If you are attending school outside of Volusia County, what is the name of the institution? If this is not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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If you are currently enrolled in school, please check below the status that's related to you:
- A full-time undergraduate student (Fall/Spring-12 credit hours; Summer - 6 credit hours)
- A full-time graduate student (9 credit hours)
- A full-time student in an Associate Degree or vocational program
- Not currently enrolled in school
Please select the semesters that you are available to work. Check all that apply:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- None of the Above
If you answered "None of the above" to the previous question, please indicate how long you can work for (days/times):
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Are you currently seeking a degree in any of the following? (i.e., Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science or natural science or related field, Communications, Computer Science/Mathematics, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, or Geospatial Analysis related field?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the degree you are seeking and the area of study:
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Do you have and expect to maintain a minimum 2.8 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 grade scale for undergraduates or a minimum 3.0 grade point average or higher for graduate students? (NOTE: You will be required to submit official, sealed transcripts if selected)
- Yes
- No
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate when, position title and department/division. If "No", please indicate N/A.
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Where did you hear about this position?
- County of Volusia website
- Indeed
- www.orlandojobs.com
- Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
- Other
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source:
- Required Question
