Vector Control Technician

Overview

The Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, is recruiting for Vector Control Technicians I who perform technical duties in identifying, abating and suppressing vectors. Duties include determining the extent of mosquito and other arthropod breeding and recommending appropriate physical and chemical abatement methods; inspecting residences, water runoff sites, poultry ranches and other sites for vector infestation; and selecting and monitoring progress of rodent control programs.

• Determine the extent of mosquito and other arthropod breeding and recommend appropriate physical and chemical abatement methods.
• Inspect residences, water runoff sites, poultry ranches and other sites for vector infestation.
• Select and monitor progress of rodent control programs.

Note:

Human Resources is also accepting applications for Vector Control Technician Trainee. A separate application is required. It is to your advantage to apply for both levels as appropriate.

For more detailed information, refer to the Vector Control Technician I job description.

• This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package.
• To review job-specific benefits, refer to Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary, Employee Benefits, and County Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

• Physical Requirements: Duties may involve leveraging approximately 100 pounds; lifting up to 50 pounds; bending, stooping, and kneeling; working with hazardous materials and poisons.
• License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
• Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
• Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
• Certificates: Must possess and maintain certificates as a Vector Control Technician in all of the following areas:
  Category B - Mosquito Control;
  Category C - Terrestrial Vector Control; and Category D - Vertebrate Vector Control.

Note: Certificates must have been issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Legible copies of Vector certificates or Gold Card must be submitted with the application. Experience enforcing vector-related regulations is highly desirable.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

• Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM, February 13, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans’ Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.