Special Worker - DeLand, United States - County of Volusia, FL

County of Volusia, FL DeLand, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Location : New Smyrna Beach, FL

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number:

Department: Public Works

Division: Mosquito Control

Opening Date: 12/19/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking Student Workers for the Mosquito Control Division. This position is located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and will be primarily responsible for supporting mosquito and arbovirus surveillance operations. These positions will also be involved in the various daily operations of our Integrated Pest Management Program including but not limited to collection and identification of mosquito species, data input and management, field inspections for mosquito production sites, public education and outreach, and insecticide resistance monitoring.

*NOTE: Internship opportunity is also available for college credit if requirements are met.

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.)

Set and collect various types of mosquito traps on a routine basis throughout Volusia County.
Responsible for independently loading and unloading trap supplies, charging batteries and reporting damaged or nonfunctional supplies.
Responsible for driving and maintaining a shared county vehicle.
Use of microscopes to identify adult and larval mosquitoes.
Rear and maintain mosquito colonies in our insectary for resistance monitoring, efficacy trials and other special projects.
Input and manage mosquito collection data electronically; data analysis as required.
Use of internal programs to perform basic GIS related functions.
Participate in special projects such as insecticide efficacy trials in both lab and field settings.
Perform field inspections for mosquito production, including home inspections, for surveying both natural and man-made larval sites.
Interact positively with the public during operations.
Work with staff to amend or create educational materials, enhance website content and utility.
Maintain sentinel chicken flock and chicken coops.
May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational duties.
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 be an active Undergraduate or Graduate student, attending an accredited College/University OR attending vocational school.

Note: College/University student must be currently enrolled full-time (Spring/Fall semester - minimum 12 credit hours or Summer semester - minimum 6 credit hours), OR full-time Graduate Student (9 credit hours), OR a full-time student in an associate degree or vocational program.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Having met the minimum requirements, the preferred candidate will be currently seeking a degree in Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science or natural science or related field, Communications, Computer Science/Mathematics, Cartography

*NOTE: Internship opportunity is also available for college credit if requirements are met.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to complete assignment within the project time period.
Ability to utilize a laptop, GPS, and/or comparable device.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to learn the operation of four-wheel drive vehicles.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to interact effectively with others including the public.
Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Medium work. Ability to traverse undeveloped, uneven, wet, broken terrain, wooded, marshy areas. Ability to see (peripheral vision, depth perception, acuity), talk, hear, reach, walk, bend, squat, kneel, grasp. Ability to lift, carry (35 lbs.)

Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including rain, humidity, heat, cold, and lightning. 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 technical and scientific reports and manuals; instructions, procedures, memos, letters. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to speak clearly and concisely to public and laymen; conversant in theory and practices of discipline. Ability to write reports, summaries, instructions, procedures, memos, letters.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.

Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

01

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 possess a current valid Florida driver's license?

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

Please Note: Interns must be receiving college credit or fulfilling an internship requirement for their degree program. Are you interested in an internship program?

05

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, are you receiving school credit or fulfilling an internship requirement for the degree program you are in?

06

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the name of the school you are receiving credit from OR the internship requirement for the degree program you are in?

07

If you are applying for the internship position, do you understand that it cannot exceed 12 weeks from start date?

08

Are you enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational school within Volusia County?

09

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the name of the accredited college, university, or vocational school operating in Volusia County. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please indicate not applicable (N/A).

10

If you are attending school outside of Volusia County, what is the name of the institution?If this is not applicable please indicate N/A

11

Are you a Volusia County resident?

12

If you are currently enrolled in school, please check below the status that's related to you.

A full-time undergraduate student (Fall/Spring-12 credit hours; Summer - 6 credit hours)
A full-time graduate student (9 credit hours)
A full-time student in an associate degree or vocational program
Not currently enrolled in school

13

Do you have and expect to maintain a minimum 2.8 grade point average or higher on a4.0 grade scale for undergraduates or a minimum 3.0 grade point average or higher for graduate students? (NOTE: You will be required to submit official, sealed transcripts if selected).

14

Are you currently seeking a degree in any of the following? (i.e., Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science or natural science or related field, Communications, Computer Science/Mathematics, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, or Geospatial Analysis related field?

15

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the degree you are seeking and the area of study related to the internship position?

16

Please select the semesters that you are available to work. Check all that apply.

Fall
Spring
Summer
None of the Above

17

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

18

If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate when, position title and department/division. If no, please indicate N/A.

19

Where did you hear about this position?

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

20

If you answered "other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.

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