Special Worker Driver - Mosquito Control

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : New Smyrna Beach, FL
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 24-00223
Department: Public Works
Division:Mosquito Control
Opening Date: 03/15/2024
Closing Date: 3/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking Special Workers for the Mosquito Control Division. This position is located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and will be responsible for driving a pickup truck with an Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) spray system at night. This work requires nighttime availability during the mosquito season between the hours of 6:00 pm and midnight. Additional daytime hours may be available based on operational need. Candidates must be able to work with pesticides. Duties include the application of chemical and biological pesticides; performing surveillance (setting and collecting mosquito traps); gathering data and inputting information; and interacting with people in the community while performing service-related requests with experienced staff.
***This is a Temporary Position contingent to the need for services. The selected candidate will not be eligible for county-offered benefits***
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE:These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Utilize a Volusia County vehicle during assigned work hours.
• Drives ULV truck after sunset and before sunrise to control adult mosquitoes.
• Performs mosquito population surveys in the field or in a laboratory setting.
• Collects data electronically as required, manages data input utilizing a laptop or desktop computer as required.
• May be assigned to perform house inspections with a team and/or supervisor in the community.
• May be assigned to set and pickup mosquito traps.
• Responsible for storage and transportation of mosquito collections to the Mosquito Control laboratory.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must be able to use a computer and other electronic devices.
• Must be able to obtain a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Health Pest Control license within four (4) months of hire.

*Experience working with pesticides is a plus!
NOTE: Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment background and driving record check, and a physical test
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and navigate safely on roadways.
• Ability to complete assignment within the project time period.
• Ability to utilize a laptop, and/or comparable device.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Medium work. Ability to traverse undeveloped, uneven, wet, broken terrain, wooded, marshy areas. Ability to see, talk, hear, reach, walk, bend, squat, kneel, grasp. Peripheral vision. Able to lift (40 lbs.). Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including rain, humidity, heat, and cold. Potential exposure to saltwater, chemicals, insects, toxic plants, snakes, salt air, mud, dust, confined spaces and poor ventilation.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend manuals; instructions, procedures, memos, letters. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to speak clearly and concisely to public and laymen. Ability to write: summaries, instructions, procedures and required documentation.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.
Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

02
Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

04
Do you understand that this a Temporary Position contingent to the need for services and is not eligible for county offered benefits?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Health license?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have any agriculture/Mosquito Control spray experience?

• Yes
• No

07
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
08
Do you have any experience with applying insecticides, herbicides or other pesticides?

• Yes
• No

09
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
10
Are you proficient with a computer?

• Yes
• No

11
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?

• Yes
• No

12
If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
13
Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed
• www.orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other

14
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Otherwise please indicate N/A.
Required Question