(AFG-KANDAHAR) Vector Control Supervisor

Job Summary

The Vector Control Supervisor supervises a team of technicians that perform detection, prevention and control of mosquitoes, rodents and anything that transmits viral or parasitic disease.

Principal Accountabilities

• Plan, execute and evaluate vector control and preventive maintenance schedules, either personally or through assigned staff


• Maintain maps, photographs and records of each site and treatment applied


• Analyze, develop and recommend long and short range goals and methods for specific programs


• Develop fiscal data for programs implementation and maintenance


• Collect analyses and interpret data for use in reporting and recommending corrective action and for information purposes


• Evaluate status of equipment and facilities


• Schedule needed pesticide and/or herbicide applications


• Maintain inventory of chemicals, such as herbicides and insecticides


• Develop safety manual and procedures for vector control function


• Prepare records, reports and other specialized maintenance records, including photographic records of facilities and equipment


• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Hold current certification as a pesticide applicator in accordance with Army Regulation AR 200-5, “Pest Management” or hold specific state license


• Knowledge of environmental laws, rules, regulations, test data and related recommendations


• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to vector control operations


• Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures


• Ability to maintain effective record keeping procedures


• Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion


• Ability to communication effectively verbally and in writing


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and vendors


• Knowledge of mosquito biology, chemistry and math sufficient to perform duties


• Knowledge of general biology sufficient to deal with rodents such as rats, mice and pigeons


• Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment


• Maintains certifications required for pest control

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or environmental health sciences. Two (2) years experience in an associated field may be substituted for each of the four (4) years of college


• Minimum five (5) years experience in vector control


• One (1) year LOGCAP Vector Control experience preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Must have ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance at proper level

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Aug 11, 2016, 8:42:28 AM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: 1603020

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