Salary : $44,359.00 Annually
Location : Public Works, Operations, Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 04621
Department: PUBLIC WORKS-MOSQUITO CONTROL
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Under general supervision, assists the Mosquito Control Biologists with the professional performance of services relating to trapping, gathering, and analyzing living organisms and the environment as related to mosquito control. Reports to the Mosquito Control Superintendent.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with the general setting and placement of mosquito surveillance traps and the collection of mosquito samples; identifies mosquito catches to species, mosquito primary vectors are trapped and gathered into pools that are tested using an in-house testing assay; mosquito pools identified as positive for arboviral diseases are then sent for confirmation to the necessary laboratories. Data is recorded, reported, and presented to the Superintendent.
Participates in the cleaning and maintenance of trapping equipment during and after the mosquito season: April to October. Reports malfunctions and issues with equipment in a timely manner
Assists with the inventory to help with the ordering of laboratory supplies and equipment
Assists with special projects with practical concern to mosquito control for the purpose of evaluating and improving techniques of control.
Participates with field surveys of mosquito breeding and potential breeding sources.
Participates in the collection of surveillance information; provides this data to the biologists and superintendent.
Assists with outreach educational events during the mosquito control season and off-season.
May assist and/or directly participate with the Mosquito Control Technician and Seasonal Mosquito Control Technicians in all the above tasks.
Performs related work as required.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Requires a valid driver's license.

Must acquire and maintain a Virginia Registered Pesticide Technician Certification within 2 months of hiring date

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and of the Public Works Department practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, methods, and techniques relating to vector control, mosquito spraying programs, and the safe and effective application of larvicides and insecticides for mosquito control.
Knowledge of the principles associated with mosquito biology and medical entomology.
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, supervisors, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations using percentages and decimals. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial, biological, chemical, and computer documentation, reports, and related materials.
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Is able to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with City employees, City officials, professionals, and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
Ability to read a variety of informational and legal documents, City and state codes, law books, etc.
Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, memorandum, opinions, contracts, notices, petitions, etc. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence, and to articulate information to others.
Ability to plan work and develop procedures; to learn and/or evaluate complex information in order to make judgments and decisions.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including legal and municipal terminology.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with (persons acting under stress) (emergency situations).

Physical Requirements
Light to medium work that involves walking, standing, and sitting at a microscope or computer. Job also involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds) exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using job related equipment and in operating motor vehicles, small forceps, dissecting stereo microscopes, computers for data entry and setting up mosquito surveillance traps. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, job related equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to talk and/or hear. Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.
Seasonal Employees- No Benefits
Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;

Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid Members
Hybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.
Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Yearly earnings
120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)
Sick Leave
Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.

Personal Leave
All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health Insurance
Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.
Life Insurance
The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.
Funeral Leave
24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.
Holidays
Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jury Duty
Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.
457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA
Offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.
Employee Assistance Program
Offers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.

Worker's Compensation
Should an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.

Pay Days
Employees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.
Credit Union
A Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.
Legal Services
Employees may prepay for access to legal assistance.
Notary Public Services
Services available in the Human Resources Department.

Alternative Work ScheduleFor some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have or are able to acquire and maintain a Virginia Registered Pesticide Technician Certification within the first two months of employment?

Yes
No
Yes, I already have the certification obtained

Indicate the amount of experience you have in the field of mosquito control or a related field:

None
1-6 months
6-12 months
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years

Required Question

Mosquito Control Biology Technician

Mosquito Control Biology Technician

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