The Berks County Conservation District is looking to hire the following positions:

Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program Technician and Resource Conservation Technician

This position is a full-time, permanent position with benefits after the 90-day introductory period.

Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program Technician

This is a full-time seasonal position from April through September

General Statement of Duties

Responsible for implementing mosquito control, tick surveillance, and Education and Outreach activities regarding Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) throughout Berks County. Key duties include fieldwork, data collection and entry, mosquito control activities, and coordination with neighboring counties and Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Environmental Protection staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Berks County Conservation District Mosquito-borne Disease Coordinator in their day-to-day responsibilities. This may include:
Use of insecticides, sampling, and control equipment safely; strictly following Department of Agriculture and Department of Environmental Protection laws and regulations.
Provide County-wide education and outreach to English and Latino-speaking populations.
Conducts field examinations of samples to determine insect: population, age, sex, and species.
Prepares samples of mosquitoes or other arthropod vectors for laboratory processing.
Enters sampling information into a multi-agency database, including location and environmental data.
Coordinates surveillance and control activities with other program staff, including the Department of Environmental Protection and other county-based programs.
Conducts mosquito control activities.
Conducts other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Class C Driver’s License
Currently possess or be able to acquire a PA Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Physical ability to walk in heavily wooded and wet areas
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and read road maps to travel to project and collection sites
Ability to identify larval, pupal, and adult mosquitoes
Ability to transport and set up equipment in isolated areas
Ability to read and understand label directions for the application of insect eradication agents
·Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Good attendance and punctuality in completing assigned program tasks
Ability to have a flexible schedule

Resource Conservationist Technician Position

Resource Conservation Technicians are responsible for implementing several state delegated regulatory programs that include, but are not limited to, Chapter 92 (NPDES), Chapter 102 (Erosion Control) and Chapter 105 (Waterway Management).

Primary Responsibilities

Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plans to determine their compliance with the requirements of Chapter 102 and generate review letters as a part of the review process
Conduct inspections of project sites to determine compliance and document site observations on official inspection reports
·Respond to complaints and document site observations
Process permit applications under the Chapter 92, Chapter 102, and Chapter 105 programs.
Initiate and participate in enforcement proceedings
Maintain files in accordance with delegated requirements
Respond to requests for information, education, and technical assistance
As well as other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify at the discretion of the Berks County Conservation District
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
This position requires working with the public, strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

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