VECTOR CONTROL OFFICER I/II

Job Description:

VECTOR CONTROL OFFICER I/II

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Vector Control Officer I/II position. This position implements plans to control and eliminate harmful insect, pest and weed infestations throughout the County; assists in the identification of vector-borne disease potential and the implementation of practices for their control.

Vector Control Officer I: $24.14 - 35.62 Hourly
Vector Control Officer II: $26.00 - 38.46 Hourly

The Vector Control Officer I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Vector Control Officer II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Vector Control Officer I - Equivalent to graduation from high school AND three (3) years of full-time experience in vegetation management with herbicides/pest control/vector control or related experience, which has included the safe application and/or handling of pesticides.

Vector Control Officer II - In addition to the above, one (1) year of full-time experience in vector control.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to potentially hazardous herbicides and pesticides. Wear self-contained breathing equipment. Work with exposure to animals, insects and/or noxious plants.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid State of Nevada Governmental License to apply pesticides prior to appointment or advancement to the II level.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. A respirator test is part of the exam.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Identifies and inspects areas prone to mosquito infestations.
• Collects samples and identifies mosquito types.
• Applies control measures as required.
• Performs physical control at infestation sites by digging drainage ditches or by removing other obstacles to drainage.
• Calibrates spray equipment, mixes chemicals and operates manual and power spray equipment to apply pesticides and other chemicals on County rights-of-way.
• Responds to calls from the public regarding other insect nests and infestations.
• Collects samples and recommends methods of treatment.
• Participates in vector control programs for other problem insects, rodents and vertebrates as required.
• Performs weed control/weed abatement duties.
• Answers complaints from the public concerning mosquitoes, flies and other pests, takes corrective action and notifies complainants.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair to a variety of hand and power equipment.
• Repairs and maintains small gasoline motors and power spraying equipment.
• Maintains records of pesticides applied and of vector infestations treated.
• Prepares periodic and specialized reports of work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• May instruct and direct the work of temporary staff assisting with vector control activities.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, and drives a variety of motor vehicles in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment and to drive motor vehicles to perform inspections and apply pesticides; strength to lift materials weighing up to 70 pounds; stamina to walk over extended periods and difficult terrain; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 11/18/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$24.14 - $38.46 Hourly