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ENTOMOLOGIST MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION

Code: 01737 Local Competitive

New Jersey treats Entomologist Mosquito Extermination as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.

The minimum is a bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience.

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Entomologist Mosquito Extermination is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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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 Mosquito Extermination agency, performs laboratory and field work involved in the identification and control of mosquitoes; may handle and use pesticides; does related work.

Examples of work

  • Organizes and develops a program of mosquito identification to determine the effectiveness of the mosquito control program.
  • Performs the laboratory work involved in the identification of mosquito larvae.
  • Assists in developing effective mosquito control programs using biometric techniques.
  • Prepares various types of reports.
  • Maintains files and records.
  • Performs mosquito taxonomic and mounting work.
  • Studies mosquitoes to determine their influence on the spread of diseases.
  • Supervises non-technical personnel responsible for locating, controlling and eradicating mosquitoes.
  • May handle and use pesticides.
  • 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

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and with a major course of study in biology, entomology or related field.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in entomology work.

License

Appointees may be required to possess certification as a Pesticide Applicator, Commercial as required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.

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 and of the science of entomology.
  • Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the identification, control and eradication of mosquitoes.
  • Knowledge of the methods used in applying insecticides and other materials used in the extermination and control of mosquitoes, where required.
  • Ability to provide assignments and instructions to assigned employees.
  • Ability to develop mosquito control programs.
  • Ability to apply pesticides, where required.
  • Ability to prepare clear, accurate and informative reports.
  • Ability to learn 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.

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in entomology may be substituted for the above experience.