COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT



COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT

43-420 Trader Place, Indio, CA 92201 ( (760) 342-8287 ( FAX (760) 342-8110

FIELD SUPERVISOR

Under direction, this at-will, exempt, supervisory bargaining unit position provides direction and coordination to the vector control programs such as mosquito, eye gnat and other vectors, the red imported fire ant (RIFA) eradication program, supervises vector and RIFA employees, and participates in the work of a comprehensive vector control program. Excellent communication skills are necessary to handle public relations and the media.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Supervises District employees in the performance of RIFA eradication and vector control operations including mosquito, vertebrate, invertebrate, and disease surveillance.

2. Schedules, assigns, and establishes work standards and evaluates the work of assigned vector control employees.

3. Ensures all safety training and practices are utilized at the District. May be assigned duties of Safety Officer.

4. Handles difficult or problem situations arising from field related operations and complaints.

5. Develop instructional manuals for staff on standard procedures for vector control operations.

6. Maintain a system of operating records and ensures that daily reports and records are accurately completed.

7. Works with Vector Ecologist to evaluate effectiveness of operations and control methods, assists in studies, and develop modifications of operational techniques.

8. Coordinates, screens, and approves equipment, supply, and repair.

9. Works with other public agencies and private organizations to ensure collaborative efforts are utilized and vector control activities are coordinated.

10. Participates in public relations and community education programs; attends and addresses community meetings and prepares educational materials for distribution.

11. Performs, participates in and recommends employee hiring, counseling, disciplinary and other activities concerning District employees as needed.

12. Performs other related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

□ Knowledge of general biology and ecology of vectors.

□ Wide knowledge of pesticides, their application, effects, and the hazards to animal and plant life.

□ General knowledge of research techniques and investigative methods.

□ Ability to plan and conduct general surveys and specific studies, including the development and use of reporting and record keeping systems.

□ Ability to speak and write effectively.

□ Ability to supervise and instruct all levels of personnel.

□ Ability to work cooperatively with other personnel and the general public.

□ Ability to exercise independent judgement and demonstrate initiative.

REQUIREMENTS:

□ Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in entomology or related biological science. Advanced degree a plus. Verifiable full-time paid experience in vector control or related field may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years.

□ A minimum five (5) years increasingly responsible experience performing the full range of mosquito or vector control work.

□ Possession of a valid California Drivers license and driving record acceptable to CVMVCD insurance carrier.

□ Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment, appropriate certificate of compliance issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services in the areas of mosquito control, vertebrate control and terrestrial invertebrate control.

□ Successful completion of pre-employment physical examination.

Other relevant knowledge and abilities may be considered in-lieu of, or in addition to, the foregoing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

□ Ability to periodically lift containers of various weights up to 50 lbs.

□ Ability to demonstrate measurable visual depth perception and color vision; have a minimum of single ear aided hearing.

□ Ability to demonstrate physical stamina to frequently* operate a motor vehicle; show coordination of eye/hand/foot; use fine manipulation by hand.

□ Ability to regularly* stand for extended periods of time; sit for extended periods of time.

□ Ability to wear protective equipment such as hip waders, bee suits and rubber boots, as needed.

□ Ability to work alone at times and/or without direct supervision.

□ Ability to tolerate insect bites and bee stings.

□ May be required to be vaccinated for various diseases to which employee may be exposed in the course of work.

□ Ability to occasionally* walk on even surfaces.

□ Ability to periodically* traverse uneven ground such as fields, dirt banks, stream beds, and shallow ponds perform repetitive motion associated with computer usage; may need to bend; twist; crawl; balance; lift; push; perform simple grasping; power grip; squat/crouch; kneel; reach; climb; pull; smell.

* Periodically – Activity or condition exists up to 25 percent of the time.

Occasionally – Activity or condition exists from 25 to 50 percent of the time.

Regularly – Activity or condition exists from 50 to 75 percent of the time.

Frequently – Activity or condition exists 75 percent or more of the time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

□ Approximately half of the work is performed in extremely high temperatures. Extreme dryness is present most of the time although some weather conditions or locations include humid conditions. The employee will be exposed to hazards which include insect bites, chemicals, fumes, dust, hazardous control materials, venomous insects, vectors and vector-borne diseases, rough terrain, inclement weather conditions, vicious animals, poisonous plants and animals.

Compensation Range: Approximately $6,214 to $7,932 per month plus generous benefit package including CalPERS, health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation, two weeks vacation, floating holiday, plus 12½ paid holidays annually.

Interested parties who meet the qualifications must submit a District application. Resumes alone will not be accepted, but may be included with the application. To obtain an application, please contact the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District office at (760) 342-8287.

Closing Date: September 22, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

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