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Field Technician I, AMCAR



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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:

Under the Supervision of the Alternative Mosquito Control & Applied Research (AMCAR) Entomologist at the Mosquito Vector Control Division, the Field Technician's duties are to assist with ongoing field, insectary, and laboratory-based tasks. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Maintains insectary care and assists in insectary research projects. 
  • Assists in the placement and collection of traps and maintains the trapping equipment. 
  • Assists in sample processing and basic identification, including but not limited to mosquito and other vector identification to species. 
  • Assists in laboratory work, including preparing solutions and assisting in DNA extractions. 
  • Improves operations around traps by designing forms and assists in identifying new sites. 
  • Aids the T&E Section of AMCAR for other duties as needed. 


Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

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:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications Required: 

  • Current and valid Driver’s License (TX upon hire) with good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Basic skills: Microsoft Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook. 
  • Basic word processing and data entry. 
  • Knowledge of biology and habitats. 
  • Basic knowledge of integrated pest management and vector-focused public health.
  • Understanding of Mapping software preferred. 
  • Ability navigate around Harris County. 

Core Competencies:

  • Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
  • Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
  • Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
  • Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
  • Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
  • High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
  • Must be a Systems-level thinker
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
  • Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change

Leading Change

  • Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals
  • Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations
  • Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
  • Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
  • Recovers quickly from setbacks

Leading People

  • Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
  • Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
  • Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
  • Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
  • Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
  • Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions

Building Coalitions

  • Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
  • Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

Communication

  • Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
  • Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

  • Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
  • Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
  • Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program

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. 

Qualifications

Experience:
  • Identifying insects to species.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • This is a regular - full time position.
  • 40 hours per week.
  • Hours may vary depending on mosquito-borne disease activity.

Work Environment:

  • Laboratory – requires a consistent method to retain genetic quality in sample processing and DNA extraction. Involves heavy cleaning, concern over contamination, and adherence to MVCD protocol. 
  • Field –requires driving a county vehicle to collect mosquito samples in a variety of public and private properties located in a variety of urban and natural environments which may include areas of high heat and humidity, spoils site, ship channel location, asphalt, concrete, dirt streets, etc.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, and walking up inclines.
  • Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. 
  • Must be in good physical health; able to tolerate high heat and high humidity for extended periods of time while working in a variety of habitats including: spoils site, ship channel location, asphalt, concrete, dirt streets, etc.

Work Location: 

  • Harris County Public Health: Mosquito & Vector Control Division - 3330 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77021

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.
Date Posted
12/22/2025
Job Reference
15714
Organization
Public Health Services, Mosquito & Vector Control
Location
Harris County, TX
Category
Information Technology
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