Vector Control Operations Supervisor

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The Vector Control Operations Supervisor coordinates the day-to-day activities of Williams County Vector Control.

Examples of Duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supervises daily Vector Control operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, safety, and adherence to fundamental Integrated Pest Management procedures
• Supervises seasonal staff; provides training, monitors work, and evaluates performance
• Assists the Director in determining priorities and creating daily work assignments
• Continually analyzes ground and aerial applications of adulticides and larvicides for effectiveness, discusses recommendations for improvement with the Director, and implements approved changes
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Vector Control regulations, methodology, pesticide labels, and equipment
• Supervises and participates in the handling, mixing, and application of pesticides- enforcing all applicable laws, and safety regulations
• Performs regular maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Performs all tasks associated with mosquito surveillance and eradication, including placing traps, collecting specimens, lab identification, and conducting spray missions
• Conducts a variety of laboratory tests and interprets results
• Maintains a working relationship with pilots, vendors, and public and private agencies
• Completes and maintains thorough reports, records, and documents
• Supervises the implementation of an Unmanned Aerial System (drone) to aid in mosquito management services
• Oversees all Vector Control functions in the absence of the Vector Control Director
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

Typical Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND five (5) years of mosquito control experience OR a bachelor’s degree in a natural science OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the minimum qualifications
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License, or equivalent
• Must possess or acquire a North Dakota Commercial / Governmental Pesticide Applicators Certification within three (3) months of start date
• Must possess or acquire a FAA Part 107 sUAS Certification and a North Dakota Aerial Applicator License within six (6) months of the start date
• Successful applicants must pass a background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Work is performed in a variety of settings, including office, laboratory, and outdoor environments. Exposure to extreme temperatures may occur.
• Exposure to pesticides, pressurized chemicals, and chemical vapors
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds

Compensation: Start pay is $35.00/hr and may vary depending on experience and training. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.

To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: www.williamsnd.com/departments/county-information/

To learn more about living and working in Williams County, visit whereinwilliamscounty.com.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.