Recruitment #20-TC8-01
Date Opened | 7/31/2020 4:30:00 PM |
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Filing Deadline | 8/14/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $8,460 - 11,306 / Month |
Job Type | Open & Promotional |
THE JOB: Under general direction, plans, implements, directs and reviews mosquito abatement and vector control programs; coordinates the details of day-today operations including supervision of subordinate staff; and does other work as required. *Effective July 11, 2020, this position will be furloughed by 7.5%.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:
Five years of experience in mosquito abatement or vector control work including one year of management or supervisory experience. Substitution: Two years of coursework in biological science, entomology or public health may be substituted for up to one year of field experience. If you have relevant coursework or degrees please include in your response in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: License, Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License; Public Health Pest Control Certified Technician Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services.
Special Environmental Conditions: Variable temperatures and weather conditions; rugged terrain; confined workspaces; exposure to stinging, biting and/or venomous arthropods; and the possibility of exposure to pesticides.
Other Special Requirements: Availability to work irregular hours including weekends, and to travel within the State.
Knowledge: Working knowledge of mosquito abatement programs, legislation and practices; scope and subject of entomology, engineering, agronomy, and other scientific and technical fields contributing to the development of effective mosquito abatement and vector control programs; programs of health departments, flood control and reclamation districts and other public or private organizations with functions related to mosquito abatement and vector control; structure and function of county government; application of data processing to mosquito abatement and vector control operations. Some knowledge of administration, management and supervision including affirmative action, labor relations and personnel management; principles and practices of program planning, budgeting, training and public relations.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate mosquito abatement and vector control
programs adapted to the needs of the community; supervise, train and evaluate
the work of subordinate staff; exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound
judgment to solve administrative, operational and technical problems; evaluate
program operations and develop more efficient and effective work methods and
programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand,
interpret, explain and apply laws and regulations pertaining to mosquito
abatement and vector control programs; coordinate work of various public
agencies and community groups involved in program implementation; collect,
interpret, analyze and evaluate data; prepare and present clear and concise
administrative and technical reports; speak effectively before groups; learn to
operate a computer terminal to access, input and analyze data; lift items
weighing up to 50 pounds, such as 5-gallon containers full of oil; perform
physical tasks such as unreeling a 100-foot hose from the back of a truck,
climbing ladders and walking over rugged terrain; put on, wear and use a
respirator and other personal protective equipment to avoid exposure to
pesticides and to stinging and biting arthropods; drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle
and distinguish colors in order to identify a variety of small insects and
venomous arthropods.
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS:
VACATION -
16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years
service. Available after 1 year service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can
be taken in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS - 13
paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE -
Six days per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of
medical plans. For most plans, County
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible
dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent
coverage.
VISION PLAN - The County pays for employee coverage. Employee may
purchase eligible dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as
determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act
of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of
three years. County participates in
Social Security.
LIFE
INSURANCE - County paid $50,000 term
policy. Employee may purchase additional
life insurance.
LONG TERM
DISABILITY PLAN - Plan pays 66 2/3%
of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay for qualifying child or dependent care expenses
may elect this pre-tax program.
H-CARE PLAN
- Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover
qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to
employees.
THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now! Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.
Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.
To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.
Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
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