{"code":"00869","codeVariants":["00869","869"],"title":"BIOLOGIST MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"21","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>BIOLOGIST MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder direction in a County or Municipal Mosquito Control Program, performs \nlaboratory and field work that requires the application of biological and closely \nrelated principles and techniques; performs other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job \nspecification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nOrganizes and develops a mosquito surveillance program to determine \neffectiveness of the mosquito control program.\n\nPerforms laboratory work involved in the identification of larval and adult \nmosquitoes.\n\nPerforms laboratory field work involved in assessing the efficiency of \nvarious mosquito control techniques.\n\nMay apply approved chemical and biological controls, using the \nappropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).\n\nTests mosquitos for viral content.\n\nUses biometric techniques to develop mosquito control programs.\n\nPrepares various types of reports using statistical methods.\n\nProvides guidance and assistance to staff and others involved in the \nwork of the unit.\n\nPrepares and maintains essential records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or \nrelated units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's \ndegree in one of the biological sciences, or a bachelor's degree in an \ninterdisciplinary field such as Environmental Science, Environmental \nStudies, Entomology, or Natural Resource Management supplemented \nby twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in biology or one of the \nbiological sciences.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of the principles, procedures, and methods of biological \nscience.\n\nKnowledge of statistical methods.\n\nAbility to organize assigned biological work.\n\nAbility to analyze field and laboratory problems.\n\nAbility to develop appropriate work methods.\n\nAbility to provide guidance and assistance to staff and others involved \nin the work of the unit. \n\nAbility to give assignments and instructions to employees.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports containing \nfindings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English \nSufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can \nperform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not \nbe eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>00869LC N/A21-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 4/09/2021","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction in a County or Municipal Mosquito Control Program, performs \nlaboratory and field work that requires the application of biological and closely \nrelated principles and techniques; performs other related duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job \nspecification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Organizes and develops a mosquito surveillance program to determine \neffectiveness of the mosquito control program.\n\nPerforms laboratory work involved in the identification of larval and adult \nmosquitoes.\n\nPerforms laboratory field work involved in assessing the efficiency of \nvarious mosquito control techniques.\n\nMay apply approved chemical and biological controls, using the \nappropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).\n\nTests mosquitos for viral content.\n\nUses biometric techniques to develop mosquito control programs.\n\nPrepares various types of reports using statistical methods.\n\nProvides guidance and assistance to staff and others involved in the \nwork of the unit.\n\nPrepares and maintains essential records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or \nrelated units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's \ndegree in one of the biological sciences, or a bachelor's degree in an \ninterdisciplinary field such as Environmental Science, Environmental \nStudies, Entomology, or Natural Resource Management supplemented \nby twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in biology or one of the \nbiological sciences.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and methods of biological \nscience.\n\nKnowledge of statistical methods.\n\nAbility to organize assigned biological work.\n\nAbility to analyze field and laboratory problems.\n\nAbility to develop appropriate work methods.\n\nAbility to provide guidance and assistance to staff and others involved \nin the work of the unit. \n\nAbility to give assignments and instructions to employees.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports containing \nfindings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English \nSufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can \nperform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not \nbe eligible."},"searchable_text":"BIOLOGIST MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION DEFINITION: Under direction in a County or Municipal Mosquito Control Program, performs laboratory and field work that requires the application of biological and closely related principles and techniques; performs other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Organizes and develops a mosquito surveillance program to determine effectiveness of the mosquito control program. Performs laboratory work involved in the identification of larval and adult mosquitoes. Performs laboratory field work involved in assessing the efficiency of various mosquito control techniques. May apply approved chemical and biological controls, using the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Tests mosquitos for viral content. Uses biometric techniques to develop mosquito control programs. Prepares various types of reports using statistical methods. Provides guidance and assistance to staff and others involved in the work of the unit. Prepares and maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences, or a bachelor's degree in an interdisciplinary field such as Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Entomology, or Natural Resource Management supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in biology or one of the biological sciences. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and methods of biological science. Knowledge of statistical methods. Ability to organize assigned biological work. Ability to analyze field and laboratory problems. Ability to develop appropriate work methods. Ability to provide guidance and assistance to staff and others involved in the work of the unit. Ability to give assignments and instructions to employees. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English Sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 00869 L C N/A 21 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 4/09/2021","snippet":"BIOLOGIST MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION DEFINITION: Under direction in a County or Municipal Mosquito Control Program, performs laboratory and field work that requires the application of biological and close...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":null,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2021-04-09","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}