Seasonal Surveillance Technician Job

Surveillance Technicians collect and identify mosquitoes, as part of an integrated mosquito management program within Canyon County. This entry-level position is a great opportunity for those seeking experience in the biological and environmental sciences, or public health fields. Surveillance Technicians receive training in the identification, collection, and testing of mosquitoes for disease. In this role, Surveillance Technicians will learn mosquito biology, taxonomy, and basic microbiological laboratory skills. This is a part-time to full-time seasonal position (5-12 hours a day, 4 days a week), where a typical day involves driving to mosquito trap sites, retrieving traps, identification in the lab, and preparing mosquito samples for arbovirus disease testing. There is potential for over-time hours in this role.

General Requirements:
 Must be 18 years of age or older
 High school diploma or equivalent
 Communicate effectively in English
 Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
 May be required to obtain state pesticide applicator licensing
 Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

The mission of the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District (CCMAD) is to protect its citizens, their pets, and livestock from the physical and economic harm caused by mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.