Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for collecting mosquito samples from the field for arbovirus testing.  Provides general support for activities conducted in the Ultra-Low Volume Spray Operations performing technical operations. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department. 

• Assists in surveying for suitable trap sites; Obtain permission from both public and private entities for locating traps at suitable selected trap sites; Prepares all trapping material for daily surveillance operations. Assists testing new mosquito traps; Sets and retrieves mosquito traps from designated operational areas; Identifies mosquitoes from other insects during field surveys and collections; Completes daily logs on vehicle and equipment usage; Assists with repair and maintenance all field equipment; Assists with the avian surveillance.
  
• Processes mosquito samples collected from the trapping process; Replenish and rotate Gravid trap attractant (hay infusion) as requested;  Secures CDC light trap attractant (CO2) as requested.
• During the recovery period, assists in other duties such as maintenance of application equipment and vehicles, building and ground maintenance, cleaning duties and field surveying, including used and abandoned tire retrieval throughout the community.
• Assists in technical and non-technical service duties in other areas of Division as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Knowledge of Insecticides preferred.
• Strong verbal skills and ability to interact and communicate effectively with other employees and the public.
  
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines, and the ability to prioritize own work; must be able to multitask and maintain dependability and reliability.
• Knowledge of record keeping procedures, spreadsheets, word processing.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License within 2 months of employment.

SALARY RANGE: $17.60 - $22.00 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.