- Agency
- The Woodlands Township
- Location
- The Woodlands, TX
- Job Category
- Temporary / Seasonal Positions
- Salary
- $10-12/hr
- Website
- https://entojobs.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2018/03/Description_Seasonal-Mosquito-Tech.pdf
- Description
- The seasonal Mosquito Surveillance Technician is responsible for conducting mosquito surveillance operations for disease carrying and nuisance mosquitoes in both field and laboratory settings, under the supervision of the Education Specialist, Environmental Services Department. Duties • Prepares all surveillance equipment/supplies • Conducts mosquito trapping and collection of mosquito samples • Sorts, identifies, and prepares mosquito specimens for pooling and shipment to appropriate testing laboratory • Conducts premise surveys and source reduction measures • Provides education to residents on Township surveillance activities, personal protection measures and source reduction measures • Additional duties to help the Environmental Services department in conducting environmental education at events such as Woodlands Landscaping Solutions, 3R Bazaar, and Public Safety Open Houses among others.
- Qualifications
- • Ability to work independently in both field and office setting • Strong interpersonal skills • Knowledge of general biology and/or mosquitoes is an asset • Experience with data entry is preferred
- Job Number
- 2
- Contact Person
- Megan McNairn, Environmental Education Specialist
- Contact Phone
- 281-210-3942
- Contact eMail
- Megan McNairn, Environmental Education Specialist