What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Part-time Mosquito Surveillance Technician - HEALTH position at Sedgwick County?
Department: HEALTH
Pay: $15.00 per hour.
Work Schedule: 8 hours per week-Tuesday evening 3 hrs, Wednesday morning 3 hrs, Admin work in an office for 1-2 hrs
The Mosquito Surveillance Technician is a grant-funded, part-time position at the Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) that works 8 hours per week on Mosquito Control Grant activities. This is a temporary position and will end on October 31, 2024 when the grant funding stops. The position enhances the capacity of the SCHD to conduct mosquito surveillance and protect Sedgwick County residents from mosquito-borne illness. The Mosquito Surveillance Technician sets up five mosquito traps at five different field locations around Sedgwick County each Tuesday evening and collects, packages, and ships mosquitoes to the Kansas Biological Survey for identification and testing each Wednesday morning. The Mosquito Surveillance Technician assists with mosquito surveillance data analysis and maintains a good working relationship with internal partners, community partners and the public.
Conduct Mosquito Surveillance
Attend required trainings to learn how to conduct mosquito surveillance
Conduct mosquito surveillance (set up traps and take down traps) once per week per protocol
Drive to five different locations at night and in the morning for mosquito trapping work
Pack and ship mosquitoes found in the traps per required hazmat shipping standards
Analyze Mosquito Surveillance Data
Enter grant-related mosquito surveillance data, including mosquito identification and trapping results, mosquito abatement, and educational material distribution
Complete mosquito surveillance reports
Assist with additional grant activities as assigned
Collaborate and Coordinate with Community Partners
Communicate and collaborate with internal staff and external partners
Present findings to Sedgwick County Health Department, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and other agencies or the public as requested.
Minimum Qualifications: Two courses in biological sciences. High school Diploma or equivalent. Six months of biology-related field school or work experience. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with mosquito trapping.
It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.
Pay: $15.00 per hour.
Work Schedule: 8 hours per week-Tuesday evening 3 hrs, Wednesday morning 3 hrs, Admin work in an office for 1-2 hrs
The Mosquito Surveillance Technician is a grant-funded, part-time position at the Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) that works 8 hours per week on Mosquito Control Grant activities. This is a temporary position and will end on October 31, 2024 when the grant funding stops. The position enhances the capacity of the SCHD to conduct mosquito surveillance and protect Sedgwick County residents from mosquito-borne illness. The Mosquito Surveillance Technician sets up five mosquito traps at five different field locations around Sedgwick County each Tuesday evening and collects, packages, and ships mosquitoes to the Kansas Biological Survey for identification and testing each Wednesday morning. The Mosquito Surveillance Technician assists with mosquito surveillance data analysis and maintains a good working relationship with internal partners, community partners and the public.
Conduct Mosquito Surveillance
Attend required trainings to learn how to conduct mosquito surveillance
Conduct mosquito surveillance (set up traps and take down traps) once per week per protocol
Drive to five different locations at night and in the morning for mosquito trapping work
Pack and ship mosquitoes found in the traps per required hazmat shipping standards
Analyze Mosquito Surveillance Data
Enter grant-related mosquito surveillance data, including mosquito identification and trapping results, mosquito abatement, and educational material distribution
Complete mosquito surveillance reports
Assist with additional grant activities as assigned
Collaborate and Coordinate with Community Partners
Communicate and collaborate with internal staff and external partners
Present findings to Sedgwick County Health Department, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and other agencies or the public as requested.
Minimum Qualifications: Two courses in biological sciences. High school Diploma or equivalent. Six months of biology-related field school or work experience. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with mosquito trapping.
It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.
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