Inspector Mosquito Extermination Department of Health Services

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Department of Health’s mission is to coordinate and assure the preservation, protection, and promotion of the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for all Bergen County residents.  Through a wide range of services, BCDHS creates healthy and thriving communities.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as the Inspector Mosquito Extermination. Under direction, performs field inspections to locate and identify mosquito breeding areas; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:              

  • Performs visual inspections of mosquitoes in hiding or breeding areas (for example, ditches, private roads, or other similar areas where stagnant water exists) to site evidence of their presence.
  • Answers complaints and inquiries for the public by giving out basic information on government extermination efforts, mosquito breeding habits, and other related topics.
  • May apply approved chemicals and biological controls using protective clothing such as gloves, face masks, goggles, respirators, etc., according to specific manufacturer’s directions.
  • Selects and applies different chemicals in designated areas according to appropriate methods and techniques using manual or power equipment such as pressurized spray pumps.
  • Drives truck or other automotive vehicle and follows road map or directions to answer a complaint or to reach areas needing inspection or fumigation.
  • Weighs, measures, and mixes chemicals and mediums according to specific directions to prepare commonly used insecticides for insects such as mosquitoes.
  • Cuts brush using power saw or hand cutting tools to aid in the general effort to control and exterminate mosquitoes.
  • May drive truck and use power spraying equipment to apply chemicals to designated areas.
  • Collects samples of insect larva for identification by supervisor or specialist.
  • Performs minor maintenance work on extermination equipment such as oil change, replacement of belts, and minor repairs to maintain equipment in working order.
  • Performs unskilled labor work in the absence of inspection and examination assignments.
  • Works with unskilled workers who assist with assignments such as spraying, loading equipment on trucks, and so forth.
  • Prepares clear and accurate reports.
  • Keeps essential records and files.

Schedule:   

  • Full time (40 hours/week).  
  • Occasional overtime as required.
  • Weekend, evenings, holidays and on call as required.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma

Other Requirements:

  • Possession of or the ability to obtain a current and valid certificate as a commercial pesticide applicator or a commercial pesticide operator issued by the New jersey Department of Environmental Protection may be required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey which is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

What we offer:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Enrollment into the state pension system
  • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $38,000 / per annum

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.