Public Health Vector Specialist

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Monitor mosquito, rodent and other vector population levels to evaluate treatment needs and treatment requirements, reduce breeding sites and minimize the potential for disease; survey assigned areas and conduct field assessments to determine and eliminate vector habitats. 
• Collect vector specimens, prepare field samples, perform field identification and appropriately classify materials; compile inspection reports and track geographical areas where pesticides have been applied utilizing mapping software, databases and other software; analyze and interpret data.
• Maintain chemical and material inventories; research and prepare orders for supplies, materials and equipment; operate vehicles and pesticide application mechanical equipment; maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Coordinate the collection, storage and disposal of surplus material, hazardous waste and equipment; perform public education functions; ad respond to citizen complaints and inspect known sources suspected of producing vectors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Public Health Vector Specialist

• Journey level
• Technical
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive general supervision from manager or staff.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Public Health Vector Specialist

Training and experience for journey level, technical classifications are typically equivalent to an associate's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 3-6 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.

REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

• Oregon State Marine Board, Boater Education Card/Certificate.
• Oregon Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide Applicator license.