Director, Mosquito and Vector Control

Position Description If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health. About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant. Position Overview: The HCPH Mosquito Vector Control (MVC) Director is responsible for providing leadership, oversight and overall operational management to the HCPH MVC Division (MVCD). The MVCD Director will lead the development & implementation of prevention and control efforts related to mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. This position is responsible for a $4.5M budget, 64 full-time employees, and 1,778 square miles of coverage. This position reports to the Harris County Public Health interim Executive Director. Duties & Responsibilities: * Disease Control & Prevention: Lead mosquito-borne disease surveillance and control efforts, prioritizing public health impacts, and designing strategies to monitor and mitigate mosquito-borne diseases (e.g., West Nile virus (WNv), Saint Louis Encephalitis (SLE), dengue, etc.). * Quality Management: Ensure MVCD programs align with Integrated Mosquito Management strategies and comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards. * Strategic Planning: Guide the development and execution of MVCD's strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. * Program Design & Operations: Oversee program planning, goal-setting, performance evaluation, and resource management, incorporating innovation and technology to improve operations. * Fiscal Oversight: Oversee budget preparation, fund management, and ensure efficient use of resources, while seeking additional funding to enhance programs. * Collaboration & Research: Direct collaboration with internal and external partners, and integrate applied research to improve mosquito control and surveillance efforts. * Departmental Leadership & Technical Resource: Actively contribute to department-wide activities and serve as a subject matter expert, responding to public health queries and media inquiries. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in Entomology, Biological Science or other related science fields of study * At least ten (10) years of experience related to mosquito/vector-borne disease prevention and control * At least seven (7) years of effective leadership experience OR * Master's Degree in Entomology, Biological Science or other related science fields of study * At least five (5) years of experience related to mosquito/vector-borne disease prevention and control * At least five (5) years of effective leadership experience Licensure/Certifications: * Must have the ability to obtain any required state certification or license within six (6) months of hire. NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences N/A General Information Location: * Mosquito and Vector Control: 3330 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77021 Work Environment: * This job operates in a professional office environment. * This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. * Occasional: Field sites may vary and include uneven terrain, heat and humidity and possibly upset stakeholders Physical Demands: * Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 70 lbs. Field Work may require operation of county vehicle to visit surveillance sites or attend off site meetings. Surveillance sites may be hot, humid, and require walking over uneven terrain. Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: * Full Time | Regular * 40 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on mosquito-borne disease activity. * The incumbent may be required to work long and irregular hours in circumstances of public health or infectious disease emergency or potential for such. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. BENEFITS Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions: * Medical Coverage * Dental Coverage * Vision Coverage * Wellness Plan * Life Insurance * Long-term disability * Employee Assistance Program * Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service * Accrual rates increase based on years of service * Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday * Professional development opportunities * Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan * Healthcare Reimbursement Account * 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees: * Retirement Pension (TCDRS) * Flexible schedule (varies by department) * Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program) In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? * Associate Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree * Doctorate Degree * None of the above 02 If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position? * Entomology * Biological Science * Other Related Field * Unrelated Field * N/A; No Degree 03 Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience related to mosquito/vector-borne disease prevention and control? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Less than five (5) years * Five (5) years but less than six (6) years * Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years * Seven (7) years but less than eight (8) years * Eight (8) years but less than nine (9) years * Nine (9) years but less than ten (10) years * Ten (10) years or more * I do not have this experience 04 Please provide details about your verifiable experience related to mosquito/vector-borne disease prevention and control. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided. 05 Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in leadership? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Less than five (5) years * Five (5) years but less than six (6) years * Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years * Seven (7) years or more * I do not have this experience 06 Please provide details about your verifiable experience in leadership. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided. 07 Are you able to obtain any required state certification or license related to this position within six (6) months of hire, if not already certified or licensed? * Yes * No * I already hold the required certification/license Required Question Agency Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste. 600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone 713-274-5445 Website

Created: 2025-01-12