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Variety in Work
Unique Work Experience
Team Environment
Up to 40 Hours/week
Starting Wage $14.25
Multiple Shift Options
Seasonal Positions
Vector Technicians
Field technicians are responsible for controlling the county mosquitoes
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Perform activities to control mosquitoes
Collect field data regarding mosquitoes
Mobile GIS Data Workflow
Day Shift treats for mosquito larvae or pupae in
Pools, woodlots, flooded fields, ditches, sewage lagoons, drains etc.
Performs activities that control mosquitoes in unique habitats
Night Shift treats for adult mosquitoes through
Yard & catch basin treatments
Countywide road treatment
GIS Technician (Filled)
Assists the Operation Manager with GIS operations
SUMMARY OF DUTIES, WAGE & REQUIREMENTS
Assists with GIS tasks and workflows
Create and edit agency maps
Performs data entry, analysis, and reporting
Familiar with ESRI ArcGIS 10.X & ArcPro
Hours & Wages
$16.25 per hour
Up to 40 hours per week
Seasonal position is from May through September annually
Requirements
Undergraduate degree (achieved or in‐process) with experience and/or coursework in data analysis, GIS, geography, spatial analysis, cartography, and/or programming
Valid State of Michigan driver's license - no more than 5 points on record and no restrictions
Proficient in reading maps and following directions
Interact well with the public
Pass physical and drug tests as well as a criminal background check
Biology Assistants (Filled)
Biology Assistants conduct surveillance of the county's mosquito & covid populations for any disease threats
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Monitor mosquito populations and mosquito-borne disease
Trap and collect mosquitoes around the county
Identify and sort mosquitoes
Collect and sample dead corvids (crows and blue jays)
Test the efficacy of products
Office Clerk (Filled)
Register public calls and log information for field operations
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Answer phones
Assist residents that visit Mosquito Control
Schedule treatments
Register requests or complaints
Data entry
Requires technology skills such as word processing and effective public communication.
Education Assistant (Filled)
Are you creative and have a heart for educating? Do you enjoy speaking with people? Do you like filming and photography? What about photo editing or graphic design?
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
This department educates county residents on all SCMAC's operations as well as their own responsibilities via social media and by attending local events. It also films and photographs all operations for educative and training purposes.
Skills in photography, filming and graphics design are beneficial. Photos and videos are edited and new content is created for training, display or public distribution.
Hours & Wages
Wages
1st year seasonals
Biology Assistants $14.50/hr
Field Technicians $14.50/hr
Office Clerks & Education Assistant* $14.25/hr
The Education Assistant gets to raised to $14.50/hr when passing the MDARD Core test and completing the Field training.
2nd year seasonals
Biology Assistants $15.50/hr
Field Technicians $15.50/hr
Office Clerks & Education Assistant $15.25/hr
GIS technician $16.25/hr
Season is from April to October annually
Full time positions available on both the day and night shifts
Part time positions available only on the night shift
Almost half of the jobs at SCMAC require working the night shift.
Determination of shift assignments is at the discretion of management.
Determination of shift assignments is at the discretion of management.
Qualifications
18 years of age before April 1st, 2024
Valid State of Michigan driver's license - no more than 5 points on record and no restrictions
Proficient in reading maps and following directions
Interact well with the public
Pass physical and drug tests as well as a criminal background check
Field, Biology, & Education staff must be certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
1st year employees must pass the MDARD Pesticide Applicator Core test
Returning field and biology employees must be MDARD 7F (Mosquito) certified
Testing options will be shared prior to start of employment
A mandatory orientation is held prior to the start of the season