Entomological Aide – Mosquito Control Position Available In Volusia, Florida

Salary Not Available Entomological Aide

• Mosquito Control
  County of Volusia
• Public Works

Location:

New Smyrna Beach, FL

• 32168
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 4969269-0

Source:

Governmentjobs.com

Posted:

6/11/2025

Web Site:

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Job Type:

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Major Functions The County of Volusia is seeking an Entomological Aide for the Mosquito Control Division. This position is located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and will be responsible for technical field and laboratory work pertaining to vector surveillance, mosquito identification, and other special projects. Illustrative Duties (

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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.)

• Conducts mosquito surveillance to include mosquito larval and adult collections utilizing a variety of techniques and trap types.
• Performs mosquito identification of larval and adult samples to species.
• Maintains sentinel chicken program including collection and management of samples; chicken husbandry; and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains trapping equipment.
• Documents surveillance and control activities electronically and manages data via computer, tablet and/or other appropriate device.
• Responds to citizen requests for service including property inspections for mosquito production.
• Conducts mosquito treatments as required based upon larval and adult surveillance.
• Assists personnel with mosquito insectary, resistance management and product efficacy evaluations.
• Assists personnel with equipment calibration and characterization.
• Makes presentations at public meetings, professional meetings, schools, and special events.
• Provides training for student workers/interns and other staff.
• Follows current protocols to preserve any virus in mosquito samples, capture, identify, process and ship pooled mosquitoes for virus testing.
• May perform Mosquito Control Inspector duties.
• 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.

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Minimum Requirements Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years of pest control or mosquito inspection surveillance experience or an Associate’s Degree in Science. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements. Must obtain the following Public Applicator license, through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter: 1. Public Health Pest Control License Must possess a valid driver’s license at time off hire. Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of rules of safe operation and handling of pesticides and equipment utilized for inspections, ground Ultra Low Volume (ULV) application (fogging) and larviciding.
• Ability to gain knowledge of mosquito production habitats of the species common to this area.
• Able to rapidly learn procedures applying to the control of mosquitoes and other related functions.
• Ability to apply knowledge within an integrated mosquito management program.
• Ability to make inspections, follow oral and written instructions, ascertain facts through investigation, and take appropriate action (treatment, source reduction, education, etc.).
• Ability to prepare records and reports.
• Ability to utilize a computer, tablet, global positioning system (GPS) and/or comparable device.
• Ability to lear
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