ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION
Assistant Superintendent Mosquito Extermination sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
The requirements come down to a bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
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How to apply for this title →Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, assists the Superintendent, in directing the mosquito control and extermination operations; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Assists in planning and directing mosquito extermination and control operations.
- Assists in the development and implementation of mosquito control plans, programs and methods.
- Oversees proper drainage, water management and chemical control procedures, and the handling, use and application of various pesticides.
- Assists in coordinating mosquito control and extermination programs.
- Collects, analyzes and interprets data regarding the propagation and control of mosquitoes.
- Conducts biological field studies of breeding areas.
- Assists in preparing cost estimates for the program operations.
- Prepares reports.
- Provides suitable assignments and instructions to subordinates and supervises their work performance.
- Establishes and maintains records and files relevant to mosquito extermination and control operations.
- Supervises the use of protective clothing and equipment according to specific manufacturer's directions.
- May apply and/or supervise the selection and application of different chemicals in designated areas according to appropriate methods and techniques using manual or power equipment.
- May weigh, measure, and mix chemicals and mediums according to specific direction to prepare commonly used insecticides.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in of the biological sciences.
Experience
Four (4) years of experience in mosquito control and extermination work, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
License
Possession of a current and valid certificate as a commercial pesticide applicator or a commercial pesticide operator issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection may be required.
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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of methods used to develop, supervise and coordinate a mosquito extermination and control program.
- Knowledge of the methods used to conduct biological studies.
- Knowledge of the methods used to apply insecticides and other materials used in mosquito extermination and control.
- Knowledge of surface water and drainage relating to mosquito control work.
- Knowledge of the proper use and operation of extermination tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of the physical characteristics of mosquitoes in various stages of development, their living and breeding habits, and breeding areas.
- Knowledge of the characteristics and purposes of commonly used insecticides.
- Ability to plan, directs and coordinate mosquito extermination and control operations.
- Ability to read, and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
- Ability to provide assignments and instructions to subordinate staff, and supervise the performance of their work.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with associates and others.
- Ability to weigh, measures and mix chemicals and mediums according to directions.
- Ability to apply chemicals in a manner which will avoid contamination to food and water sources and danger to people.
- Ability to use manual or power spraying and fumigating equipment.
- Ability to lift and/or carry materials and equipment weighing over 30 pounds.
- Ability to conduct inspections and identify mosquito breeding areas.
- Ability to maintain records of types of chemical or biological controls used and treatment sites.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
- Ability 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 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 as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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.