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04/29/2026

Mosquito Control Program Seasonal Employee

Ottawa County Health Department

Job Title

Mosquito Control Program Seasonal Employee

Division

 Environmental Health

Immediate Supervisor

 Director of Environmental Health

Salary Classification

Classified

FLSA

 Non-Exempt
Salary

$17/hour

Employment Status

 Part-Time

Normal Working Hours

7:45 AM to 4:30 PM

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Environmental Health, perform duties associated with the Ottawa County mosquito surveillance plan including larval control, mosquito surveillance and community outreach. Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills, Education

• Applicants must be a full-time college student, majoring in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology or a related science degree.

• Applicant must be able to work independently and alongside health department staff.

• Applicant must be dependable and have the ability to understand written instructions, policies, and procedures and have the ability to read and utilize maps.

• Applicant must have the ability to life up to 50 pounds and work outside in all weather conditions and environments.

• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and access to a motor vehicle. Essential Functions of the Position

• Perform all duties associated with the Ottawa County Mosquito Surveillance program.

• Evaluate possible mosquito breeding grounds.

• Apply larvicide to roadside ditches, storm water catches basins, and other standing water areas to control mosquito populations.

• Set and collect gravid traps in various locations throughout Ottawa County to capture adult mosquitos for lab testing.

• Provide education and educational materials to our community members.

• Perform mosquito nuisance complaint investigations.

• Maintain accurate records as required per standard operating procedures.

• Maintain and store equipment in good working conditions. Job Location

• Travel to off-site locations within Ottawa County and rarely out of county or state.

• Work a general schedule of 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, although a flexible schedule may be required, including evening, weekend, and holidays.

• Work in office settings, in home environments, and outdoors. Equipment Used

• General office equipment.

• Any other necessary equipment. Physical Requirements

• Ability to load and unload vehicle with health education materials when needed.

• Light office work. Other Responsibilities

• Respond to public health emergencies as appropriate and/or directed by the Health Commissioner and/or Director of Environmental Health.

• Contribute to continuous quality improvement of individual, program, and organizational performance.

• Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operations of the Ottawa County Health Department.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategic plan.

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