Description: Under the direction of the General Manager and Assistant Manager, this position manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the administration department including financial and human resources functions. Incumbent provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the General Manager.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: Under the direction of the Laboratory Director and direct supervision of the Vector Ecologist or Biologist, individual is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory and field services within the vector-borne disease surveillance programs of the Laboratory department for the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: Under general direction, to plan, organize, coordinate and perform professional biological or entomological evaluation and identification in the assigned program areas of surveillance, census and control of vertebrate and invertebrate vectors and vector-borne diseases, and to serve as a technical advisor to staff and the general public.
Submission Deadline:October 22, 2021, 11:59 PM Pacific
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Description: Under general supervision, services, repairs, and performs maintenance of District vehicles and pesticide application equipment; performs routine maintenance and repair of District buildings, facilities, fixtures, and grounds; designs and fabricates custom fixtures, equipment, and tools; coordinates with vendors regarding repairs; prepares and maintains accurate records of work activities; and performs related work as required.
Submission Deadline: 10/31/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
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Description: This is an entry level, full-time position in vector control. The Vector Control Technician I performs routine vector control operations and is responsible for organizing and completing his/her assignments.
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2021
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Description: Under general supervision, the Mosquito Control Technician – Office Aide (MCT-OA) performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties for the District including but not limited to phone and customer service support, photocopying, and data entry; prepares a variety of documents and correspondence; data entry and performs related work as required. This position serves as a backup to the Administrative Assistant and front office, as needed, and may have contact with the public over the telephone, through emails, and in person.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: During the warmer months of the year, under the general direction of the District Manager and Assistant Manager and direct supervision of the Regional Supervisor, the Mosquito and Vector Control Specialist (MVCS) performs vector surveillance, performs vector control operations, and provides public education within the District’s service area. The MVCS is assigned a geographic zone and/or specialized functions of a vector control agency, and performs work as required. During the cooler months of the year, the MVCS performs annual maintenance of spray equipment/machines, ATVs, vehicles, and facilities; performs personnel and equipment characterization and calibration; performs and assists with special projects; receives annual training and attends continuing education courses. The MVCS must be knowledgeable and able to communicate effectively with members of the public, present himself/herself professionally, and work cooperatively with coworkers, members of the public, and employees of other agencies. This position requires working outside in a variety of weather conditions ranging from below freezing to above 100° with exposure to sun, heat, wind, and rain. The MVCS regularly works with and uses pesticides. The MVCS will be working in and around water.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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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.
Submission Deadline: Continuous
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Description: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Manager and general direction of the Manager, this classification has full-scale leadership of laboratory functions and research projects, oversees laboratory staff and technical operations to ensure accurate and consistent surveillance and testing procedures, quality control, safety, and records maintenance for the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Submission Deadline: Open until Filled
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Description: Under general supervision, the Mosquito Control Technician – Maintenance Aide (MCT-MA) assists department staff with repairs and performs maintenance of District vehicles, buildings, and routine maintenance of facility. This assignment will be based at the Santa Fe Springs office but may require occasional travel throughout the District’s jurisdiction, including reporting to the Sylmar branch office. The duration of work is seasonal/temporary, tentatively starting in November 2021, and will last for approximately six months. This assignment is considered “at-will,” does not serve a probation period and will not gain permanency.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: Under the supervision of a Program Supervisor, performs inspections and control operations for mosquitoes and other vectors, provides assistance and support to Vector Control personnel, provides oversight of Vector Control Aides (VCAs), and does related work and supportive services as required.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: The Entomology Assistant assists with all aspects of arthropod vector surveillance and reports data. Determines efficacy and efficiency of insecticides. Applies pesticides, as needed, for mosquito control activities utilizing available application techniques/equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Entomologist and the Director.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: Under the direction of the General Manager, provides leadership, plans, organizes, and directs operational programs and facilities. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the Operations Department, demonstrates a full understanding, and ensures compliance with federal and state laws, county, and city ordinances, District policies, and procedures, as well as represented employees’ Memorandum of Understanding. Coordinates assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors, supervises and coordinates the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment, and other duties as required.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: Under general direction of the Manager or his/her designee, the Geographic Information System (GIS) / Information Technology (IT) Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination and maintenance of the District’s Geographical Information Systems and the District’s hardware and software systems.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: The Field Sciences seasonal position is responsible for assisting the Field Biologists with field evaluations, data entry, shipping of equipment and keeping inventory up to date. The candidate will assist with some of our local and remote studies following strict procedures accordingly with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines.
Ideal Candidate will have completed or pursuing a degree in Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science or a related field.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: Under general supervision, to locate potential sources of mosquitoes, planning and carry out required vector suppression activities, and perform other related work as required.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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Description: Under direction and supervision of the District Manager, this Extra Help position will perform basic vector control operations and surveillance duties and do other related work as required.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
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