Foreman I - Temp (Health Services)

Position Summary

Performs mosquito abatement under supervision to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

Pay Grade: 42H

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience on-the-job or formal training in pest, mosquitoes, or vector control; AND
• High school diploma or a GED.
• PROOF OF EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops a knowledge of mosquito identification, basic mosquito biology and control.
• Performs duties as part of an integrated pest management approach to mosquito control.
• Completes daily work records and prepares operational reports as required.
• Trains, assigns duties, and evaluates crew members assisting in operations.
• Drives and maintains assigned vehicle.
• Assures operations performed are in compliance with the county’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
• Assures a high-level productivity and efficiency of work activities.
• Assures that all policies and procedures are followed.
• Performs maintenance of ditches and natural waterways using small tools and power equipment, i.e., shovels, picks, weed eaters, brush cutters, handheld sprayers, etc.
• Removes and trims vegetation along ditches and natural waterways.
• Clears, maintains and/or digs soil, trash, and objects to improve drainage ditches and natural waterways.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. 
  

KSAs

• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and power equipment used in vector control work and their proper maintenance, e.g., shovels, picks, weed eaters, brush cutters, and handheld sprayers.
• Knowledge of the names and composition of insecticides as well as their modes of action in killing mosquitoes. 
• Knowledge of mosquito diversity, biology, and ecology.
• Ability to physically perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Ability to identify common mosquito pests and vectors by eye in the field. 
• Ability to read and understand pesticide labels and vector control program policies and procedures.
  

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver license or secure one by date of employment.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and on call.
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push/pull and/or lift lower objects weighing 25-50 lbs. 
• Must be able to walk on uneven ground, ascend and descend steep inclinations, stoop, squat, crawl, and perform other physical duties as required. 
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
  

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.