St. Charles County Government · 13 hours ago
MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM COORDINATOR / ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
St Charles, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expSt. Charles County Government is responsible for overseeing mosquito control activities in unincorporated areas and municipalities. The Mosquito Control Program Coordinator will supervise personnel, manage mosquito surveillance, and develop educational programs aimed at public awareness and environmental health.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Interviews, selects, schedules, and supervises intermittent personnel to ensure work is accurate, complete, and is in accordance with program rules and state laws
Oversees mosquito complaints and prioritizes investigations
Collects samples, performs virological lab tests, analyzes results, and reports findings to Director while taking appropriate action
Develops, implements, and presents vector, recycling, and other environmental education programs to schools, civic groups, and other organizations
Assists in the preparation of informational pamphlets, reports, and educational materials describing the objectives and accomplishments of the Mosquito Control Program
Prepares informational year end reports aimed at educating the public on actions the program takes and actions they can take to help decrease the risk of vector-borne illness
Selects and coordinates procurement of equipment and materials utilized in the program
Creates and maintains operational materials such as maps, guidelines, and training materials for summer personnel
Prepares invoices, contracts, coordinates activities, and communicates s with municipalities
Maintains a robust virus surveillance testing program
Utilizes ArcGIS technology to track and plot data
Maintains meticulous records of all abatement work including, but not limited to, name and type of chemical, quantities of chemicals used, where abatement occurred, what prompted the abatement, etc
Works a flexible schedule that may include both day shifts and afternoon/evening shifts
Drives a county vehicle and operates automated and hand-held pesticide application equipment including a truck mounted Ultra Low Volume sprayer.to spray chemicals to control adult mosquito population
Inspects standing water to discover breeding areas and applies larvicidal chemicals
Cleans, maintains, or services mosquito spray equipment and vehicle
Prepares chemical mixtures. As required
Assists Environmental Public Health Specialist (EPHS) in conducted inspections, investigations, surveys, and special studies to determine compliance with state and local health codes and regulations
Assists EPHS in coordinated inspections, special studies and permit reviews with pertinent staff and officials from separate jurisdictions, districts, state, and federal agencies
Maintains knowledge of current sanitation codes and communicable disease reporting procedures
Interprets codes and provides information to facility operators and the public regarding sanitation and environmental matters
Process permit applications and issue permits
Assists with special projects including, but not limited to, vaccination events, conferences, and multi-departmental education events
Aide the recycling centers to open/close the center, process materials received, and be the only point of contact on-site
Assist with grant writing and management including reporting on the deliverables and any quarterly or annual reports that may be required
Can telecommute on occasion
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with at least 30 credit hours of college level coursework in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or a similarly related degree. Or equivalent related work experience in lieu of education
Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
Missouri category 8 pesticide applicator's license required within the first year of employment
One year of experience or training related to pesticides
One year of experience managing/supervising others
One year of experience in program development, program operation, or program coordination
The ability to work a flexible work schedule, which may include working evenings and weekends as needed
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Extended Medical Leave
Holidays
Employee Health
Dental
Life
Disability
Retirement
Tuition Assistance programs
Company
St. Charles County Government
Founded in 1812, St.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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