BIOLOGIST MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION

Code: 00869 Local Competitive

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 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.

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.

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, skills 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.

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.