Job Description
Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts' environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees are vital in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
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The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is to cultivate a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promote a safe and resilient food system, and preserve a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers.
The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board oversees mosquito control in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including 11 regional programs. It establishes administrative and technical policies, guidelines, and best management practices to ensure mosquito control programs are safe and effective.
A cover letter referencing the correct position must be submitted as part of the application process and attached "as relevant" to the requisition.
Job Opening:
The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board seeks applicants for a Surveillance Technician to perform the following duties:
Surveillance Technicians will be assigned by the Director of Operations and/or Executive Director to the Staff Entomologist and/or Staff Biologist and are directly responsible to them in addition to the Director of Operations and the Executive Director. Surveillance Technicians receive instruction and direction on mosquito surveillance duties, including but not limited to the following:
- To demonstrate punctuality, dependability, and compliance with work schedules.
- To drive a truck carefully in the manner used in mosquito control work and to follow all established traffic laws, regulations and common sense safety practices.
- Set out and pick up mosquito traps for arbovirus testing in the CMMCP service area.
- Assist staff entomologist and staff biologist in their duties as directed.
- Be able to identify different species of mosquitoes after minimal training as directed.
- Enter data in a computer database.
- Send surveillance and other information via e-mail.
- Transport mosquito collections into Mass. Dept. of Public Health's State Laboratory in Jamaica Plain as needed.
- Assist in other ongoing research projects as directed.
- Assist in any other office or field tasks that may arise.
- Any and all tasks are subject to the needs of the Project as determined by the Director of Operations or the Executive Director.
Surveillance Technicians at CMMCP are contracted, seasonal positions whose daily hours or length of service may be modified at the discretion of the Executive Director but are not to exceed 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week except under certain circumstances as determined by the Executive Director.
Applicant must be willing to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test at any time during employment. Ability to read and understand maps and their layout is required. Ability to send and receive instructions over radio and cell phones is required. Ability to coordinate with the public in a professional manner is required. Good work attendance and adherence to work instructions is required.
Salary: $20.00- 22.00/hour.
Qualifications
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.