The Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara is looking for qualified individuals to apply for this position. Under general direction and supervision by the General Manager, the Operations Manager Biologist plans, organizes and directs vector control programs; performs a variety of professional biologist duties; provides for the safe and efficient use of vehicles, facilities and equipment and performs related work as required. These duties include: work with the General Manager to direct District-wide vector control programs, develop policy relating to overall operations, collect and analyze data, identify vectors, support field staff, provide administrative support, and any other District work as directed by management.

Job Requirements Include:

• Complete knowledge of operational and technical aspects of vector control
• Operational knowledge of medically important arthropods and vertebrates, and the diseases vectored by same
• Ability to identify mosquitoes and other vectors to species level
• Principles of management, training and performance appraisal
• Thorough knowledge of vector control pesticides and their ecological implications
• General knowledge of scientific research techniques
• Ability to plan and conduct surveys and studies
• Ability to prepare written reports and procedures
• Ability to use the computer and internet technology as it applies to report writing, budgeting, website maintenance and cartography
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
• Ability to write and speak English effectively

Current valid California Class C Driver License

Additional requirements may be found on the job announcement available at our job announcement web page.