Sacramento-Yolo M.V.C.D – Field Technician I 2
PROVIDING SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND ECONOMICAL MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL
Illustrative tasks for this class include, but are not limited to, the following:
Surveys assigned area or zone for vector breeding sources, such as, but not limited to, catch
basins, swimming pools, septic tanks, dairy facilities, fields, and pastures; maintains an awareness
of irrigation and flooding patterns and other factors conducive to vector breeding; performs
inspections on a variety of premises including, but not limited to residential or commercial
properties, farms, ranches, and other potential or known vector breeding sources; responds to
Yellow Jacket and Africanized Honey Bee service requests; follows District protocols to select
equipment used for locating and treating nests; advises property owners on source reduction
explaining the reason(s) for the Field Technician’s presence and the vector control services to be
performed. Informs owner of improper maintenance or other activities causing or contributing to
breeding of mosquitoes or vectors; refers more complex public relations issue to supervisor and
refers property access issue to Ecological Management department; determines or identifies
abundance, species and/or stage of larval development and notes other factors such as, but not
limited to, presence and type of beneficials, water quality and ability to support fish, and potential
for water management at the breeding source; initiates requests for aircraft service and provides
required information to supervisor. selects appropriate biological or chemical control material and
dosage rates; wears personal protective equipment and performs application of selected control
product according to label and applicable laws or regulations.
Arranges for and conducts fish planting in targeted areas as needed; re-inspects treated areas to
evaluate product and application efficacy; collects and enters inspection and treatment data into
mobile electronic devices, such as, but not limited to, smart phones, tablets, and laptop computers;
prepares documents and reports for review by supervisor; updates spreadsheets, databases, and
other District or department applications; revises operational maps of zones and areas within the
District including properties, ponds, topographic characteristics, and other features relevant to
vector control operations and submits to appropriate department; drives automotive equipment
outfitted with powered and hand spray equipment; depending upon the area of assignment, travels
within the area by foot, bicycle, truck, ATV or other equipment following all District safety
protocols and any applicable local, state, and federal vehicle or traffic laws; performs general
labor, routine facilities and equipment maintenance, repairs, and fabrication including fish ponds
and tanks, pumps, equipment and small engines, buildings, landscaping and grounds; cuts
vegetation and prepares trails for equipment and/or personnel movement; may lead or assist in
construction, removal, or other related projects as needed or assigned; may perform activities
involving the collection (seining) of gambusia affinis (mosquitofish) or other predatory fish of
mosquito larvae at the District owned hatchery or other sites identified by the Fisheries
department.
May perform routine water chemistry and analysis of District fish culturing ponds as outlined by
the Fisheries department; assists District personnel in conducting studies and surveys; collects,
identifies, and records data; may perform related biological and chemical field work; assists with
conducting presentations for schools, community groups and professional organizations on topics
such as, but not limited to, vector ecology, pesticide resistance, and best practices in integrated
pest management; keeps informed of current developments in vector control and vector
surveillance, as well as biological, environmental and regulatory changes to maintain skill levels
by attending conferences and continuing education programs; assists in the training of seasonal
helpers and provides guidance as needed; may be required to work overtime hours, weekends and
holidays; may be exposed to infectious diseases associated with mosquitoes and other vectors.
