- Agency
- The Lee County (FL) Mosquito Control District
- Location
- Fort Myers, FL
- Salary
- $22.14, depending on experience and qualifications
- Last Date to Apply
- June 1, 2018
- Description
- Mosquito Control Biologist After successful completion of an extensive training program, this full-time field position will lead to a supervisory role in an assigned geographical area performing aerial control and overseeing marine and ground mosquito control operations.
- Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications • Bachelors Degree in a biological science from an accredited college or university • Must have a valid Class E Florida’s driver’s license and a clean driving record • Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and have the ability to learn and operate internal programs including GIS systems and databases • Must be able to work a varied schedule including working on weekends and nights • Ability to ride in helicopters and boats and operate a variety of small equipment • Must be able to communicate effectively in English and be able to read and understand chemical label instructions in English • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Florida Public Health Pest Control License within six months of hire Preferred Qualifications •Previous mosquito control experience, preferably in Florida • Supervisory experience • Current Florida Public Health Pest Control License and/or Advanced Public Health Pest Control License • Bachelors Degree in Entomology from an accredited college or university • Course work in Biology 1 and 2 w/lab, Chemistry 1 and 2 w/lab, Physics 1 and 2 w/lab, Ecology, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Statistics 1, and Calculus 1
- Job Number
- 28
- Contact eMail
- merris@lcmcd.org