Clackamas County Vector Control District

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CLACKAMAS COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT 1102 Abernethy Road, Oregon City, OR 97045 is currently seeking applicants for the position of:

ASSISTANT BIOLOGIST Application Deadline: October 10th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. (Applications received after this date will not be considered.)

Seeking hard working candidate with good communication and organizational skills and a strong background in biology, with emphasis vector borne disease ecology. Successful candidate will collect, identify, enumerate, process and analyze vectors (mostly mosquitoes), using typical laboratory techniques and methods. Candidates should be comfortable in field and laboratory settings, have strong interpersonal communication skills, and be well trained in the scientific method, especially as it relates to vector borne disease ecology and epidemiology. Duties include setting and retrieving vector traps in swamps and wetlands, working in conditions that may expose them to insect bites, and working with infectious agents in a laboratory setting. Candidates should have a strong desire to support research on vector borne diseases, and will be expected to participate in research projects and other duties as assigned by the District Biologist.

Minimum qualifications: BS or BA degree in Biology or a related discipline. Experience in vector control will be preferred. Other qualifications include a valid driver’s license and insurability and a pesticide applicator certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. Successful candidate must pass a reference check and criminal background screen, and may be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screen and medical exam.

Salary/Wage Range: $50,263 - $67,357 per year. Successful candidate will be eligible for employment benefits (such as paid time off, health insurance, retirement, and other benefits) as outlined in District policies and subject to the terms of applicable benefit plans.

Applicants have three options to apply for this position: (We DO NOT accept resumes in lieu of the District general application, but attaching a resume is encouraged.) 1) Pick up an application (7am – 5pm, M-Th) at the District office at 1102 Abernethy Road, Oregon City, OR 97045, or 2) Download the application from the District web page at http://fightthebites.com/ , or 3) Request an application be mailed to you by calling 503-655-8394.

Applications may be submitted by US Mail or email scanned pdfs delivering the application materials to: Clackamas County Vector Control District 1102 Abernethy Road, Oregon City, OR 97045

Email application materials (in pdf) to: [email protected]

If you require accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Theresa Micallef at 503-655-8394. The District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Veteran’s preference available.