VECTOR CONTROL SUPERINTENDENT 9363

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class plans and directs a coordinated program of identification, inspection and extermination of mosquitoes in the County. Work is performed in accordance with established entomological techniques. Supervision is exercised through supervisors over a large number of personnel engaged in mosquito control operations throughout the County. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor by observation of the effectiveness of the program. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops, organizes and directs programs of mosquito control for the entire County; establishes procedures and prescribes control methods and techniques to govern the operation and implementation of the program;

Supervises and evaluates staff performance for technical adequacy, adherence to schedules and fulfillment of program objective;

Exercises administrative control over the maintenance and repair of vehicles and spray equipment; designs special mechanical equipment and adapts stock mechanical equipment for mosquito control needs; prepares specification for the purchase of equipment as necessary;

Conducts research program for control of mosquitoes; develops insecticides and determines methods of application for effective use;

Designs drainage systems and tide control structures;

Supervises the keeping of records, annual budget and departmental reports;

Directs the public relations work of the division; makes speeches and attends civic meetings and functions as a representative of the division.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of mosquito control; comprehensive knowledge of entomological principles, practices and techniques as applied to the control of larval and adult mosquitoes; thorough knowledge of laws, rules and regulations effective in the County relating to mosquito control; ability to plan, supervise and direct the work of a large number of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to design or modify equipment and develop mosquito control measures; ability to make oral and written reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the natural sciences, and seven (7) years of experience in the research and control of nuisance insects, at least (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Relevant additional education will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Chief Environmental Analyst in the Suffolk County Department of Public Works Vector Control Division.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates must obtain a Category 8 Pesticide Applicator License issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation within the first 26 weeks of employment.
2. Candidates must possess the appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The type of license required will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of vehicle to be operated. License must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

R07/26/19

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive