- Agency
- San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District
- Location
- San Mateo County
- Job Category
- Temporary/Seasonal Positions
- Salary
- $26-$31 per hour
- Last Date to Apply
- 03/25/2023
- Website
- https://www.smcmvcd.org/current-openings
- Description
- Field Activities Drive to sites throughout San Mateo County to place and retrieve mosquito oviposition traps at selected sites (mostly cemeteries and plant nurseries). Set, check and maintain other types of mosquito traps. Drive to collect dead birds as part of the seasonal West Nile virus surveillance program Assist laboratory staff with other field activities including site investigations, rodent surveys and tick collections. Assist with care and maintenance of sentinel chicken flocks. Laboratory Activities Inspect ovicup filter papers for Aedes mosquito eggs using a dissecting microscope. Assist laboratory staff with sorting and identification of tick and mosquito samples. Assist with in-house disease testing of mosquitoes, birds and ticks Enter collection and testing data in the District’s MapVision database program. Assist with upkeep of mosquito colony Light maintenance and laboratory clean up Other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
- Minimum of High School Graduate or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Biology preferred. 18 Years of age or over Ability to use a dissecting microscope. Ability to use a binomial key to identify insects or other organisms. Intermediate level experience in using computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel. Valid California Driver’s License and ability to qualify for coverage under the District’s insurance with the Vector Control Joint Powers Agency. A District vehicle will be provided for this work. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test and a physical ability test.
- Contact Person
- Angie Nakano
- Contact eMail
- anakano@smcmvcd.org
