BIOLOGIST MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION

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.

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.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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 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.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
00869
L
C
  
N/A
21
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 4/09/2021