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Mosquito Control Laboratory Technician

Salary

$15.07 Hourly

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2026-06777

Department

NEIGHBORHOODS

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Closing Date

10/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

This is technical laboratory and/or field work involving a variety of laboratory procedures. Work requires knowledge of laboratory techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment used in the operation of mosquito control laboratory facilities which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others and includes requesting or providing information, asking questions, or obtaining clarification; interaction with the general public including responding to general inquiries, participating in outreach and educational programs, and representing the division at meetings as needed. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by practices and procedures, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate practice or procedure to follow; however, the work also involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within one's own experiences. Work is performed in the field and a laboratory and involves working with chemicals and other reagents typically found in laboratories. Operates a vehicle, stereo microscope, entomological laboratory equipment, and other standard laboratory instruments and equipment, and personal computer. The physical demands of the work require lifting equipment up to 50 pounds occasionally and involves exposure to chemicals and bio-hazardous materials. Work is performed under general supervision where work assignments are subject to instructions and established procedures, although the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior's approval.

Examples of Work

+ Conducts moderately complex laboratory investigations and experiments.

+ Prepares analyses of findings using a variety of simple statisti­cal methods.

+ Collects samples and performs moderately complex physical, chemical, biological and bacteriological analyses of laboratory samples and cultures.

+ Conducts a variety of tests to determine biological, chemical, bacterial and related ingredients.

+ Maintains records of results of examinations and investi­gations.

+ May train new laboratory personnel in the care, use, and cleaning of laboratory equipment and facili­ties and routine analyses.

+ Depending upon assignment, performs field collection and identification of mosquitoes, maintenance of sampling equipment, application of control products, and special studies such as collecting blood samples from sentinel chickens and control products efficacy studies.

+ Depending on assignment, responds to emergency activation and recovery in accordance with administrative direction.

+ Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database, and other related software and standard laboratory equipment such as stereo microscope and entomological equipment.

+ Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.

+ Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of the proper use and operation of laboratory equipment and facilities.

+ Knowledge of chemical and bacteriological terminology and data and their application.

+ Ability to perform laboratory examinations and analyses requiring care and accuracy.

+ Ability to maintain records of results of examinations and investi­gations.

+ Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database, and other related software and standard laboratory equipment such as stereo microscope and entomological equipment.

+ Ability to operate a vehicle.

+ Depending upon assignment, ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, perform field collection and identification of mosquitoes, maintenance of sampling equipment, application of control products and perform special studies.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

OPEN REQUIREMENTS:

+ Three years of education and/or experience in chemistry, biology, or laboratory analysis in an environmental field such as in wastewater treatment, water pollution control or industrial chemical or quality control work or mosquito control.

+ Must be free from color and shade blindness.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

+ Must obtain certification from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Public Health Pest Control within the six-month probationary period and maintain same during employment in this class.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license during employment in this class.

+ Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The probationary period for this class is six months.

This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “[email protected]” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: [email protected]

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

+ Yes

+ No

03

This position pays $15.07 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

05

Do you have three years of education and/or experience in chemistry, biology, or laboratory analysis in an environmental field such as in wastewater treatment, water pollution control or industrial chemical or quality control work or mosquito control?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Which best describes your qualifications?

+ Experience and/or education in wastewater treatment

+ Experience and/or education in water pollution control

+ Experience and/or education in industrial chemical

+ Experience and/or education in quality control work

+ Experience and/or education in mosquito control

+ All of the above

+ None of the above

07

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

08

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

09

Are you free from color and shade blindness?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

+ Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.

+ No

11

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

+ FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class E Driver License

+ GA Standard Driver's License

+ GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ License from another State.

+ Learner Permit

+ My license is currently invalid.

+ I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

12

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

+ C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

+ D or H - Employment Purposes

+ P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

+ S or I – Other Restriction

+ Two or more of these restrictions.

+ I have an out of state license.

+ None of the above.

13

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

16

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

+ Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

+ No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

+ I do not possess a valid driver's license.

17

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

18

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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