| Job Description: | Under the general direction of the Assistant Manager and direct supervision of the Field or Fisheries Supervisor, this position performs inspections and control operations or other related or specialized services in an assigned crew within the Control Operations department for the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District. The Field Technician I is the entry level class of the Field Technician series. Incumbents may advance to the Field Technician II class and pay scale after two (2) years as a Field Technician I and successfully obtaining certification in categories A, B, C and D of the Mosquito Control Technician certification. Illustrative tasks for this class include, but are not limited to, the following: Surveys assigned area or zone for vector breeding sources, such as, but not limited to, catch basins, swimming pools, septic tanks, dairy facilities, fields, and pastures; maintains an awareness of irrigation and flooding patterns and other factors conducive to vector breeding; performs inspections on a variety of premises including, but not limited to residential or commercial properties, farms, ranches, and other potential or known vector breeding sources; responds to Yellow Jacket and Africanized Honey Bee service requests; follows District protocols to select equipment used for locating and treating nests; advises property owners on source reduction explaining the reason(s) for the Field Technician’s presence and the vector control services to be performed. Informs owner of improper maintenance or other activities causing or contributing to breeding of mosquitoes or vectors; refers more complex public relations issue to supervisor and refers property access issue to Ecological Management department; determines or identifies abundance, species and/or stage of larval development and notes other factors such as, but not limited to, presence and type of beneficials, water quality and ability to support fish, and potential for water management at the breeding source; initiates requests for aircraft service and provides required information to supervisor. selects appropriate biological or chemical control material and dosage rates; wears personal protective equipment and performs application of selected control product according to label and applicable laws or regulations. Arranges for and conducts fish planting in targeted areas as needed; re-inspects treated areas to evaluate product and application efficacy; collects and enters inspection and treatment data into mobile electronic devices, such as, but not limited to, smart phones, tablets, and laptop computers; prepares documents and reports for review by supervisor; updates spreadsheets, databases, and other District or department applications; revises operational maps of zones and areas within the District including properties, ponds, topographic characteristics, and other features relevant to vector control operations and submits to appropriate department; drives automotive equipment outfitted with powered and hand spray equipment; depending upon the area of assignment, travels within the area by foot, bicycle, truck, ATV or other equipment following all District safety protocols and any applicable local, state, and federal vehicle or traffic laws; performs general labor, routine facilities and equipment maintenance, repairs, and fabrication including fish ponds and tanks, pumps, equipment and small engines, buildings, landscaping and grounds; cuts vegetation and prepares trails for equipment and/or personnel movement; may lead or assist in construction, removal, or other related projects as needed or assigned; may perform activities involving the collection (seining) of gambusia affinis (mosquitofish) or other predatory fish of mosquito larvae at the District owned hatchery or other sites identified by the Fisheries department. May perform routine water chemistry and analysis of District fish culturing ponds as outlined by the Fisheries department; assists District personnel in conducting studies and surveys; collects, identifies, and records data; may perform related biological and chemical field work; assists with conducting presentations for schools, community groups and professional organizations on topics such as, but not limited to, vector ecology, pesticide resistance, and best practices in integrated pest management; keeps informed of current developments in vector control and vector surveillance, as well as biological, environmental and regulatory changes to maintain skill levels by attending conferences and continuing education programs; assists in the training of seasonal helpers and provides guidance as needed; may be required to work overtime hours, weekends and holidays; may be exposed to infectious diseases associated with mosquitoes and other vectors. A complete Job Description can be obtained from the Main District Office. Minimum Qualifications It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications. Listed below are some typical ways a person can obtain the required education, experience, knowledge and abilities to perform the responsibilities and tasks of the position. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. Education and Experience: • Equivalent to graduation from High School; • Completion of two (2) years of accumulated service as a Field Technician I or equivalent and possession of the licenses and a certifications listed below are requirements to move to the Field Technician II class and pay scale. Licenses or Certifications: • Possession of a valid California Department of Public Health Certification in Mosquito Control categories A, B, C, and D; or, must be obtained within two (2) years of employment and maintained throughout employment; • Possession of a valid California drivers’ license; must be insurable with the District self-insurance program; must maintain valid license and insurability throughout employment. |
| Submission Deadline: | 10/31/2026 |
| Attachment with more information: | https://members.mvcac.org/amg/wp-content/uploads/Field-Technician-I-Job-Announcement-2026.10.pdf |
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