ASSISTANT BIOLOGIST, MOSQUITO CONTROL
Mosquito Control
Career Family: ASSISTANT BIOLOGIST
Assistant Biologist, Mosquito Control is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
It expects a bachelor's degree, 1 year of relevant experience, and a professional license. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $60,876 to $88,743, and state payroll currently lists about 14 people in the title, most of them at Environmental Protection.
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Assistant Biologist, Mosquito Control appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Environmental Protection.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Environmental Protection | 14 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 14 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $61,510. The agencies employing the most are:
- Environmental Protection (14)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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 the close supervision of a Principal Biologist, Mosquito Control or other higher level supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, participates in the technical, biological and ecological tasks involved in the planning, development and reviews of mosquito control activities; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Examines pesticides, pesticide formulations, and reviews new air spray techniques. Participates in the review and assessment of pesticide resistance in mosquitoes; investigates the effects of air spray activities on non-target organisms. Assists with review of Federal, State and local government facility requirements and those of contractual aircraft service facilities. Assists with compilation, tabulation, and analyses of various types of technical data relating to the state mosquito control program operations including, but not limited to air spray, the use of equipment vector surveillance and biocontrol program data. Participates in the inspection of the aircraft facilities of agencies submitting bids for air spray service contracts. Monitors aircraft pesticide applications, conditions, and dosage levels. Assists in coordinating field activities for pesticide application and the monitoring of target and non-target organisms. Assists with and participates in the training of seasonal employees utilized to monitor and identify mosquito populations, their stages of development, and their breeding habitats. Assists with the setting and collection of samples from various traps used to monitor mosquito populations. May identify, pool and submit mosquito samples for arbovirus testing in conjunction with the state vector surveillance program(s). Identifies suspected violations of pesticide application regulations. Provides information to other agencies on program policies, the aerial application of insecticides, and participates in training sessions concerning pesticide application, equipment used, and other requirements related to mosquito control necessary for State Certification. Participates in the coordination of mosquito control activities with other municipal and private mosquito control or pesticide application programs. Provides mosquito control information regarding pesticide legislation, labeling, certification, training, and licensing. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports. When required, provides testimony and acts as a witness for the State at hearings and/or in court. Compiles, tabulates, and analyzes various types of technical air spray program data. Prepares correspondence. Maintains records, reports, 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.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in entomological or bio-chemical research, or in the application of entomological or bio-chemical principles to field investigations or chemical control of insect populations.
License
Applicants must possess a Certified Pesticide Applicator, Commercial license in the appropriate categories, issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. 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 biological principles. Knowledge of the principles of entomology. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of mosquito control. Knowledge of the effects of pesticides upon the environment. Knowledge of pesticides, their application, and pesticide equipment. Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to conduct surveys, and to collect and evaluate data. Ability to review and assess mosquito control activities. Ability to train seasonal employees. Ability to compile, tabulate, and analyze technical data. Ability to coordinate mosquito control activities with those of other units and organizations. Ability to provide advice and information on mosquito control regulations and practices. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other mosquito control personnel. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports, containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to maintain 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 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. A Master's degree in Biology or Entomology may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience.