Vector Control Crew Leader

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The Vector Control Crew Leader coordinates the day-to-day activities of Williams County Vector Control field operations and seasonal staff.

Examples Of Duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Performs all tasks associated with mosquito surveillance and eradication, including trap maintenance/monitoring, specimen collection/processing in field and laboratory environments, and conducting spray missions
• Leads daily Vector Control field and basic lab operations, incorporating fundamental Integrated Pest Management procedures ensuring continued compliance, efficiency, and safety
• Coordinates and participates in the handling, mixing, and application of pesticides- enforcing all applicable laws, and safety regulations
• Coordinates daily work of seasonal staff; provides training and monitors work performance
• Conducts a variety of basic laboratory tests and interprets/reports results in a timely manner
• Completes and maintains thorough reports, records, and documents
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Vector Control regulations, methodology, pesticide labels, and equipment
• Performs regular maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Maintains a working relationship with pilots, vendors, and public and private agencies
• Oversees Vector Control activities in the absence of the Vector Control Director
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year of pest control experience
• Prefer at least one (1) year experience managing or supervising staff
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License, or equivalent
• Must possess or acquire a North Dakota Commercial / Governmental Pesticide Applicators Certification within three (3) months of start date
• Successful applicants must pass a background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Work is performed in a variety of settings, including office, laboratory, and outdoor environments. Exposure to extreme temperatures may occur.
• Exposure to pesticides, pressurized chemicals, and chemical vapors
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds
  
  

Compensation: Pay rate starts at $28-$32/hour and is based on qualifications and experience. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.

To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: www.williamsnd.com/departments/county-information/

To learn more about living and working in Williams County, visit whereinwilliamscounty.com.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.

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