Location: Richland,SC, USA
The Environmental Field Coordinator performs biological surveillance in assigned areas of the county. Secure mosquito control data from light traps and rain gauges. Perform taxonomic keying of mosquitoes. Prepare and maintain statistical data for assigned area. Also, participate with the DHEC Bureau of Laboratories West Nile Surveillance program which includes submitting mosquitoes from trap collections and birds acceptable for testing. Assist with vector-borne disease investigations when they occur. Conduct breeding site surveys. Treat sites with appropriate larvicides & adulticides or recommend necessary action. Update breeding site logs and maps.
Requirements and Qualifications:
An associate's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related field or two years of related experience in vector or pest control. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must possess or obtain within 1 year of employment a SC Pesticide Applicator's license in Category 8 - Public Health.
Compensation Range: $18.74 - $29.96