Vector Control Director chez Williams County, ND

About the Department

The Vector Control Director leads the development and implementation of mosquito control efforts within the Williston Vector Control District.  

Position Duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Plans, directs, and supervises field surveillance and ground and aerial larviciding and adulticiding operations; evaluates program effectiveness and recommends modifications to the vector control plan as needed
• Manages inventory and assets according to Williams County guidelines; oversees purchases of equipment, chemicals, and supplies
• Ensures all equipment, vehicles, and devices are properly constructed, calibrated, and maintained
• Oversees the department's safety program; ensures staff are adequately trained and adhere to all safety protocols
• Performs laboratory procedures related to the surveillance and control of vector-borne illnesses, such as mosquito species identification and qRT-PCR testing
• Maintains detailed daily records and ensures documentation meets all established county, state, and federal guidelines
• Monitors advancements in mosquito control practices through training and self-study and incorporates innovation to enhance program operations
• Oversees the implementation of an Unmanned Aerial System to aid in mosquito management services
• Prepares reports and maps to assist in analyzing program effectiveness and evolution
• Administers vector control software 
• Coordinates with private and public agencies to promote collaborative methods to address vector control goals
• Conducts community education and public relations to increase awareness of department programs, goals, and seasonal conditions
• Collaborates with the Vector Control Board to establish an annual budget; administers the budget and monitors expenditures following established policies
• Assigns, directs, and supervises seasonal and clerical staff
• Creates and maintains manuals and documentation for training and operational purposes
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in entomology, biology, public health, or a related field
• Four (4) or more years of experience related to vector-borne disease prevention and control
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience

OR

• Master’s degree in entomology, biology, public health, or a related field
• Six (6) or more years of experience related to vector-borne disease prevention and control
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in entomology, biology, public health, or a related field
• Eight (8) or more years of experience related to vector-borne disease prevention and control
• Four (4) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must possess or acquire a North Dakota Commercial / Governmental Pesticide Applicators Certification within two (2) months of employment
• Successful applicants must pass a background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Preferred:  Possession of FAA Part 107 sUAS Certification

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme temperatures
• Exposure to pressurized chemical vapors
• May be required to lift 50 pounds

Other Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay for this position ranges from $95,000 to $120,000 annually and may vary depending on experience and training. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.

To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website:  https://www.williamsnd.com/departments/county-information/
 
Click  http://community.willistonnd.com/ to learn about our Community.
 
To obtain more information about living in Williston, visit https://livability.com/nd/williston/ 

All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.