ENTOMOLOGIST MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION

 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.

 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 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.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 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.

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

 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 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.

 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
01737
L
C
  
N/A
23
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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.

 3/31/2000