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Location : Pembroke Pines, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411293
Department: PW Hwy & Bridge Maint Mosquito
Opening Date: 10/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Natural Resources Specialist - Mosquito Control (Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division)
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECIEVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
This position involves technical laboratory and field work coupled with customer service in conducting Mosquito Control operations in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and policies to protect the health and welfare of the public.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and regulations related to Mosquito Control, pesticides used, as well as methods of pesticide applications. The candidate should also possess knowledge of different mosquito surveillance methods, mosquito identification skills, and ability to conduct thorough inspections of mosquito control service requests. The preferred candidate will also have a knowledge of mosquito data collection including using GIS applications, data analysis and the ability to read and interpret scientific reports to make appropriate mosquito control recommendations. Must be able to work extended hours during peak season, mosquito outbreaks, and wildfires. In the event of a declared emergency, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
General Description
Performs professional environmental work enforcing the provisions of environmental ordinances as well as participates in natural resource enhancement and protection efforts.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry, geology, biology or environmental science or closely related field.
Requires six (6) months experience in natural resource protection based on area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license for duration of appointment. (Depending upon area of assignment.)
Preferences:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Performs and assists in performing routine investigations involving compliance with environmental rules and license conditions; issues notices of violation and prepares correspondence dealing with enforcement of environmental rules and ordinances.
Performs special research and investigates complaints pertaining to environmental problems; advises the public on policies regarding environmental issues; performs field evaluations and makes recommendations on environmental aspects of resource management; prepares restoration and management plans.
Reviews environmental license applications for consistency with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
Develops manuals, guidelines and procedures for implementing environmental resource programs; assists in writing, amending, and updating County environmental rules and regulations; prepares written reports and correspondence, and maintains enforcement case files; prepares grant request proposals.
Prepares technical specifications for the procurement of materials and equipment used in diversified environmental projects; participates in designing environmental sampling programs to meet specific objectives.
Makes presentations to schools, civic groups, chambers of commerce, and other business and civic associations to publicize the environmental programs and ordinances; coordinates programs with other County departments, municipalities and agencies; prepares informational and educational materials and programs relating to environmental resources; develops and implements management.
Tracks the progress of environmental protection and restoration efforts and works with contractors.
Performs training, instruction and supervision in the gathering, evaluation and interpretation of hydrological, terrestrial, chemical and/or marine physical and biological data.
Reviews beach erosion control projects to ensure appropriate enhancement and protective environmental considerations; reviews water resource and habitat restoration plans for County impact; interprets laboratory and geotechnical data related to permits, compliance inspections, or enforcement actions; reviews operating, transfer and closure permits for compliance to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens. (Depending upon area of assignment.)
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Please note: Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.??If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Chemistry, Geology, Biology or Environmental Science, or closely related field?For consideration of international degrees, you must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). To access the NACES Membership directory, please visit www.naces.org/members.
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Do you have six (6) months of experience in natural resource protection related to mosquito/insect control operations or closely related experience?
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Select any of the following that you have achieved. These are subject to verification.
05
Provide examples of your experience using larvicide equipment and turbine sprayer (i.e., calibration of equipment, measuring/mixing, loading and testing of biological larvicide materials such as Vectobac or similar products).
06
Provide examples of your experience with Surveillance and Testing activities (i.e., setting up traps, dip sampling, larval counts, data collection and analysis).
07
Describe your experience resolving escalated citizen/customer complaints in person and provide an example.
08
This position requires the ability to lift/move objects weighing up to 50+ pounds. Are you able to perform this activity with or without accommodation?
09
Are you aware that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned?
Required Question
Location : Pembroke Pines, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411293
Department: PW Hwy & Bridge Maint Mosquito
Opening Date: 10/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Natural Resources Specialist - Mosquito Control (Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division)
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECIEVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
This position involves technical laboratory and field work coupled with customer service in conducting Mosquito Control operations in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and policies to protect the health and welfare of the public.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and regulations related to Mosquito Control, pesticides used, as well as methods of pesticide applications. The candidate should also possess knowledge of different mosquito surveillance methods, mosquito identification skills, and ability to conduct thorough inspections of mosquito control service requests. The preferred candidate will also have a knowledge of mosquito data collection including using GIS applications, data analysis and the ability to read and interpret scientific reports to make appropriate mosquito control recommendations. Must be able to work extended hours during peak season, mosquito outbreaks, and wildfires. In the event of a declared emergency, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
General Description
Performs professional environmental work enforcing the provisions of environmental ordinances as well as participates in natural resource enhancement and protection efforts.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry, geology, biology or environmental science or closely related field.
Requires six (6) months experience in natural resource protection based on area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license for duration of appointment. (Depending upon area of assignment.)
Preferences:
- Master's Degree in Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Entomology, or Environmental Science, or closely related field.
- FDACS Public Health Pest Control License.
- Maintenance of Traffic Certification (MOT).
- Horticulture Certification.
- Training/certification in mosquito biology and control techniques.
- One (1) years experience with developing training programs and/or outreach presentations.
- One (1) year experience with using larvicide equipment and turbine sprayer (i.e., calibration of equipment, measuring/mixing, loading and testing of biological larvicide materials such as Vectobac or similar products).
- One (1) year experience with Surveillance and Testing activities (i.e., setting up traps, dip sampling, larval counts, data collection and analysis).
- One (1) year experience using GPS or GIS applications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Performs and assists in performing routine investigations involving compliance with environmental rules and license conditions; issues notices of violation and prepares correspondence dealing with enforcement of environmental rules and ordinances.
Performs special research and investigates complaints pertaining to environmental problems; advises the public on policies regarding environmental issues; performs field evaluations and makes recommendations on environmental aspects of resource management; prepares restoration and management plans.
Reviews environmental license applications for consistency with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
Develops manuals, guidelines and procedures for implementing environmental resource programs; assists in writing, amending, and updating County environmental rules and regulations; prepares written reports and correspondence, and maintains enforcement case files; prepares grant request proposals.
Prepares technical specifications for the procurement of materials and equipment used in diversified environmental projects; participates in designing environmental sampling programs to meet specific objectives.
Makes presentations to schools, civic groups, chambers of commerce, and other business and civic associations to publicize the environmental programs and ordinances; coordinates programs with other County departments, municipalities and agencies; prepares informational and educational materials and programs relating to environmental resources; develops and implements management.
Tracks the progress of environmental protection and restoration efforts and works with contractors.
Performs training, instruction and supervision in the gathering, evaluation and interpretation of hydrological, terrestrial, chemical and/or marine physical and biological data.
Reviews beach erosion control projects to ensure appropriate enhancement and protective environmental considerations; reviews water resource and habitat restoration plans for County impact; interprets laboratory and geotechnical data related to permits, compliance inspections, or enforcement actions; reviews operating, transfer and closure permits for compliance to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens. (Depending upon area of assignment.)
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Please note: Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.??If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Chemistry, Geology, Biology or Environmental Science, or closely related field?For consideration of international degrees, you must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). To access the NACES Membership directory, please visit www.naces.org/members.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have six (6) months of experience in natural resource protection related to mosquito/insect control operations or closely related experience?
- Yes
- No
04
Select any of the following that you have achieved. These are subject to verification.
- FDACS Public Health Pest Control License
- State of Florida Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
- Maintenance of Traffic Certification (MOT)
- Horticulture Certification,None of the Above
- None of the Above
05
Provide examples of your experience using larvicide equipment and turbine sprayer (i.e., calibration of equipment, measuring/mixing, loading and testing of biological larvicide materials such as Vectobac or similar products).
06
Provide examples of your experience with Surveillance and Testing activities (i.e., setting up traps, dip sampling, larval counts, data collection and analysis).
07
Describe your experience resolving escalated citizen/customer complaints in person and provide an example.
08
This position requires the ability to lift/move objects weighing up to 50+ pounds. Are you able to perform this activity with or without accommodation?
09
Are you aware that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned?
Required Question
