Vector Control Technician Aide-Temporary​/Seasonal-TS

Vector Control Technician Aide – Temporary/Seasonal

Salary: $29.42 hourly

Future Salary Increases:
July 2026 - 3.5% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board)

Interviews will start the week of February 2, 2026. The County of San Diego offers a high deductible health plan to all Temporary Employees. The County also pays a portion of the premium for Temporary/Seasonal employees.

This is a temporary position. Candidates hired will work approximately 40 hours per week for the next 6 to 8 months. Candidates shall be employed for less than 121 working days during a fiscal year on a part-time or intermittent basis (Compensation Ordinance Section 3.6.10: Intermittent Worker).

The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health & Quality (DEHQ) enhances San Diegans' quality of life by protecting public health and safeguarding environmental quality, educating the public to increase environmental awareness, and implementing and enforcing local, state, and federal environmental laws. The Community Health Division includes the Vector Control Program (VCP), a county-wide program that monitors vectors and the diseases they carry.

The Vector Control Technician Aide – Temporary/Seasonal will conduct short-term activities, specifically related to mosquito surveillance and control throughout San Diego County. Due to seasonal increases in vector-borne illness, seasonal surveillance and control efforts are essential. This is the entry level class in the Vector Control Technician series. Under immediate supervision, Vector Control Technician Aides receive direct training to apply pesticides, and acquire on-the-job experience in vector control work leading to certification by the State of California.  

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Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous gases and chemicals, vectors and vector-borne diseases, rough terrain, inclement weather conditions, vicious animals, poisonous plants and animals, and may deal with irate or hostile individuals. Incumbents will spend the vast majority of the time outdoors.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews.
  
  Note:
  
  Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre‑employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

A high school diploma or equivalent.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre‑employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre‑employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you…