SUPERINTENDENT MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION

 DEFINITION:

 Under  direction, coordinates and directs the administrative  and
 operational   activities  involved  in   mosquito   control   and
 extermination; does other related duties.

 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:

 Plans and directs mosquito extermination and control operations.

 Develops and implements mosquito extermination and control plans,
 programs and methods.

 Provides  suitable assignments and instructions  to  subordinates
 and supervises their work. performance.

 Provides information for program budget.

 Conducts studies of mosquito breeding areas.

 Plans  and directs proper drainage, water management and chemical
 control  procedures  and  the handling, use  and  application  of
 various pesticides.

 Coordinates mosquito control and extermination programs.

 Collects,  analyzes and interprets data regarding the propagation
 and control of mosquitoes.

 Prepares reports.

 Establishes and maintains records and files relevant to  mosquito
 extermination and control operations.

 Supervises the use of protective clothing and equipment.

 May  apply  and/or  supervise the selection  and  application  of
 different  chemicals in designated areas according to appropriate
 methods and techniques using manual or power equipment.

 May weigh,  measure, and mix chemicals and mediums according  
 to specific direction.

 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:

      A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
 in the biological sciences.

      EXPERIENCE:

      Five (5) years of experience in mosquito extermination work,
 including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.

      LICENSE:

        Possession  of  a  current  and  valid  certificate  as  a
 commercial   pesticide  applicator  or  a  commercial   pesticide
 operator  issued  by the New Jersey Department  of  Environmental
 Protection may be required.

       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 AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of  the  methods used  to  develop, supervise and
 coordinate a mosquito extermination and control program.

 Knowledge of the methods used to conduct biological studies.

 Knowledge  of  the methods used to apply insecticides  and  other
 materials used in mosquito extermination and control.

 Knowledge  of  surface  water and drainage relating  to  mosquito
 control work.

 Knowledge of the proper use and operation of extermination  tools
 and equipment.

 Knowledge  of  the  physical  characteristics  of  mosquitoes  in
 various  stages of development, their living and breeding habits,
 and breeding areas.

 Knowledge  of  the characteristics and purposes of commonly  used
 insecticides.

 Ability to plan, direct and coordinate mosquito extermination and
 control operations.

 Ability  to  read, and interpret laws, rules and regulations  and
 apply them to specific situations.

 Ability  to  provide assignments and instructions to  subordinate
 staff, and supervise the performance of their work.

 Ability   to   establish   and   maintain   cooperative   working
 relationships with associates and others.

 Ability to weigh, measure and mix chemicals and mediums according
 to directions.

 Ability  to  apply  chemicals  in  a  manner  which  will   avoid
 contamination to food and water sources and danger to people.

 Ability to use manual or power spraying and fumigating equipment.

 Ability  to  lift  and/or carry materials and equipment  weighing
 over 30 pounds.

 Ability  to  conduct inspections and identify  mosquito  breeding
 areas.

 Ability  to  maintain records of types of chemical or  biological
 controls used and treatment sites.

 Ability to prepare reports.

 Ability  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
03818
L
C
  
N/A
33
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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.

12/22/1999