Mosquito Control Program Seasonal Employee

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Environmental Health, perform duties associated with the Ottawa County mosquito surveillance plan including larval control, mosquito surveillance and community outreach.

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills, Education

· Applicants must be a full-time college student, majoring in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology or a related science degree.

· Applicant must be able to work independently and alongside health department staff.

· Applicant must be dependable and have the ability to understand written instructions, policies, and procedures and have the ability to read and utilize maps.

· Applicant must have the ability to life up to 50 pounds, and work outside in all weather conditions and environments.

· Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and access to a motor vehicle.

Essential Functions of the Position

· Perform all duties associated with the Ottawa County Mosquito Surveillance program.

· Evaluate possible mosquito breeding grounds.

· Apply larvicide to roadside ditches, storm water catch basins, and other standing water areas to control mosquito populations.

· Set and collect gravid traps in various locations throughout Ottawa County to capture adult mosquitos for lab testing.

· Provide education and educational materials to our community members.

· Perform mosquito nuisance complaint investigations.

· Maintain accurate records as required per standard operating procedures.

· Maintain and store equipment in good working conditions.

Job Location

· Travel to off-site locations within Ottawa County and rarely out of county or state;

· Work a general schedule of 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, although a flexible schedule may be required, including evening, weekend, and holidays;

· Work in office settings, in home environments, and outdoors.

Equipment Used

· General office equipment;

· Any other necessary equipment.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to load and unload vehicle with health education materials when needed;

· Light office work.

Other Responsibilities

· Respond to public health emergencies as appropriate and/or directed by the Health Commissioner and/or Director of Environmental Health;

· Contribute to continuous quality improvement of individual, program, and organizational performance;

· Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operations of the Ottawa County Health Department;

· Contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategic plan.

Ottawa County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. NOTE: while recreational marijuana may be legal in the state of Ohio, the County has elected to prohibit employees or applicants from using or testing positive for marijuana or THC. Any positive drug test will result in a withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Health Department will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Interested applicants should submit a resume to the Ottawa County Health Department, 1856 E. Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 or by email at [email protected]. Please direct any questions to Tracy Brown, Director of Environmental Health.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person