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Seasonal Field Technician

Title	Seasonal Field Technician
Salary	$19.00/hr
Start Date	March 2022
End Date	September 2022
Location	Oregon City
Job Information	Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you interested in helping your community? If so, Clackamas County Vector Control District may have the position for you. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who don’t mind interacting with the public for several temporary seasonal mosquito control positions. You will be working outside, with limited supervision, protecting the community from the annoyance of mosquitoes and diseases such as West Nile virus. For those studying and teaching Agriculture, Biology or other applied sciences this position is an excellent resume builder and offers you an opportunity to gain field experience in sampling techniques and data collection. Seasonal positions start at $19.00 per hour, pay is increased upon successful completion of the Oregon Public Pesticide Applicators and Pesticide Laws and Safety exams. Mosquito season generally runs March through September. Time off during this time is expected to be minimal. Seasonal field technicians will be working 6:30am-5:00pm Monday through Thursday. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following: Survey assigned zone for mosquito larval sources, such as, irrigated pastures, ditches, marshy areas, sumps, water troughs, etc. Identify stage of larval development and treat the area as needed. Operate truck, and hand spray equipment. Keep records of pesticide applications. Set out and collect CO² baited live mosquito traps. Pick up dead birds for West Nile virus testing. Keep equipment, building/office, and vehicles clean and ready for use. Respond to citizen requests. Office work such as data entry Other duties as specified by supervisory personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: Background in biology preferred, but not necessary Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license Must pass ODA Public Pesticide Applicator exam within 30 days of hire Must be able to traverse uneven terrain Must be able to work outside for extended periods in hot weather Must be able to routinely pick up objects up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds Must be able to pass background check and drug test Must be confident in one’s abilities to work alone in remote areas of the county and visiting the homes of county residents Must have strong communication skills and legible handwriting Clackamas County Vector Control District is an equal employment opportunity employer. CONTACT: Clackamas County Vector Control District Office 1102 Abernethy Road, Oregon City, OR 97045 Phone: (503) 655-8394 Email: jjacobson@co.clackamas.or.us To apply please submit a signed copy of the following application to jjacobson@co.clackamas.or.us or via USPS mail to: Clackamas County Vector Control 1102 Abernethy Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 Click Here For Application

Title

Seasonal Field Technician

Salary

$19.00/hr

Start Date

March 2022

End Date

September 2022

Location

Oregon City

Job Information

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you interested in helping your community? If so, Clackamas County Vector Control District may have the position for you. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who don’t mind interacting with the public for several temporary seasonal mosquito control positions. You will be working outside, with limited supervision, protecting the community from the annoyance of mosquitoes and diseases such as West Nile virus. For those studying and teaching Agriculture, Biology or other applied sciences this position is an excellent resume builder and offers you an opportunity to gain field experience in sampling techniques and data collection. Seasonal positions start at $19.00 per hour, pay is increased upon successful completion of the Oregon Public Pesticide Applicators and Pesticide Laws and Safety exams.

Mosquito season generally runs March through September. Time off during this time is expected to be minimal. Seasonal field technicians will be working 6:30am-5:00pm Monday through Thursday.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

Survey assigned zone for mosquito larval sources, such as, irrigated pastures, ditches, marshy areas, sumps, water troughs, etc.
Identify stage of larval development and treat the area as needed.
Operate truck, and hand spray equipment.
Keep records of pesticide applications.
Set out and collect CO² baited live mosquito traps.
Pick up dead birds for West Nile virus testing.
Keep equipment, building/office, and vehicles clean and ready for use.
Respond to citizen requests.
Office work such as data entry
Other duties as specified by supervisory personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Background in biology preferred, but not necessary
Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license
Must pass ODA Public Pesticide Applicator exam within 30 days of hire
Must be able to traverse uneven terrain
Must be able to work outside for extended periods in hot weather
Must be able to routinely pick up objects up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Must be able to pass background check and drug test
Must be confident in one’s abilities to work alone in remote areas of the county and visiting the homes of county residents
Must have strong communication skills and legible handwriting

Clackamas County Vector Control District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

CONTACT:

Clackamas County Vector Control District Office
1102 Abernethy Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 655-8394
Email: jjacobson@co.clackamas.or.us

To apply please submit a signed copy of the following application to jjacobson@co.clackamas.or.us or via USPS mail to:

Clackamas County Vector Control
1102 Abernethy Rd.
Oregon City, OR 97045

Click Here For Application

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