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Vector Control Director

WILLIAMS COUNTY

WILLISTON , ND

Posted/Updated: 25 days ago

Job Description

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Vector Control Director

The Vector Control Director leads the development and implementation of mosquito control efforts within the Williston Vector Control District.

Examples of Duties:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Plans, directs, and supervises field surveillance and ground and aerial larviciding and adulticiding operations; evaluates program effectiveness and recommends modifications to the vector control plan as needed
  • Manages inventory and assets according to Williams County guidelines; oversees purchases of equipment, chemicals, and supplies
  • Ensures all equipment, vehicles, and devices are properly constructed, calibrated, and maintained
  • Oversees the department's safety program; ensures staff are adequately trained and adhere to all safety protocols
  • Performs laboratory procedures related to the surveillance and control of vector-borne illnesses, such as mosquito species identification and qRT-PCR testing
  • Maintains detailed daily records and ensures documentation meets all established county, state, and federal guidelines
  • Monitors advancements in mosquito control practices through training and self-study and incorporates innovation to enhance program operations
  • Oversees the implementation of an Unmanned Aerial System to aid in mosquito management services
  • Prepares reports and maps to assist in analyzing program effectiveness and evolution
  • Administers vector control software
  • Coordinates with private and public agencies to promote collaborative methods to address vector control goals
  • Conducts community education and public relations to increase awareness of department programs, goals, and seasonal conditions
  • Collaborates with the Vector Control Board to establish an annual budget; administers the budget and monitors expenditures following established policies
  • Assigns, directs, and supervises seasonal and clerical staff
  • Creates and maintains manuals and documentation for training and operational purposes
  • Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

Typical Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in entomology, biology, public health, or a related field

    Four (4) or more years of experience related to vector-borne disease prevention and control

    Two (2) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience

    OR

  • Master’s degree in entomology, biology, public health, or a related field

    Six (6) or more years of experience related to vector-borne disease prevention and control

    Two (3) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience

    OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in entomology, biology, public health, or a related field

    Eight (8) or more years of experience related to vector-borne disease prevention and control

    Four (4) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience

  • Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements
  • Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
  • Must possess or acquire a North Dakota Commercial / Governmental Pesticide Applicators Certification within two (2) months of employment
  • Successful applicants must pass a background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

  • Preferred: Possession of FAA Part 107 sUAS Certification




    Special Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme temperatures
  • Exposure to pressurized chemical vapors
  • May be required to lift 50 pounds

  • Compensation and Benefits

    Starting pay for this position ranges from $95,000 to $120,000 annually and may vary depending on experience and training. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.

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