Vector Control Technician I

at  City of Corpus Christi

Summary
We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.
Pay
This position is a nonexempt position at pay grade 108.
Attendance
Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of one of experience
• Vector Applicator License - within 6 months of being hired
• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered
• A valid driver’s license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of hire
  Other Information:
  Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System – TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation – 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave – 40 hours per year
• Sick leave – 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating
Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

• Determine areas where mosquito traps need to be placed to monitor the population within the city.
• Responsible for gathering samples from the mosquito traps and submitting them to the Department of the State Health and Services for further analysis.
• Perform mosquito spraying with adulticide and larvicide. Spraying is conducted on a routine basis, when a high mosquito population is identified, and on a seasonal basis but can be done throughout the year as needed.
• Proactive abatement efforts shall be conducted to reduce mosquito breeding grounds.
• Will coordinate with other city departments to abate high grass, standing water above and below ground (including in stormwater lines), and other contributors to mosquito breeding.
• Will perform larvicide in advance of mosquito season.
• Will conduct evaluations of last season’s efforts and implement appropriate changes based on effectiveness of prior interventions.
• Document mosquito surveillance records on paper and electronically, including adulticide and larvicide spraying efforts.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of chemicals for audit purposes and regulatory standards.
• Reports to internal City Departments, the Texas Department of License and Regulations (TDLR), Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
• Maintains accurate records of chemicals and actions concerning performance of Vector Control.
• Will be responsible for non-fleet preventative maintenance.
• Will service portable generators and small engines.
• Will service Health Department small off-road vehicles such as ATV’s or golf carts
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigne