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Palm Beach County is the largest of Florida’s 67 counties. There are 38 municipalities within the County, encompassing a total of 328 square miles, or approximately 16% of the County’s area. The State Legislature established Palm Beach County as Florida's 47th County on July 1, 1909. Prior to that time, the area was part of Dade County.
On Nov. 6, 1984, Palm Beach County voters approved a home rule charter form of government. The charter, in essence, is the document that spells out how the county government will operate. Among other things, it establishes “home rule,” a County Manager form of government, provides a process to amend or modify the charter itself, and gives voters the power to remove county commissioners from office, known as recall.
The charter enables Palm Beach County voters, through their elected officials, to have greater independence in determining how their local government will function and what services it provides. Since taking effect in January 1985, the charter has had several voter-approved additions (amendments), but not a thorough, grass-roots level review.
The Board of County Commissioners (BCC), which is the legislative branch of County government, adopts ordinances and resolutions to establish programs that protect and maintain the health, safety, and welfare of County residents. In 1990, the BCC changed from five at-large Commissioners to seven, each representing a single-member district. Each Commissioner is elected to a four-year term by voters in the district in which they reside. Commissioners elect a Mayor to preside over meetings and serve as the ceremonial head of the County. A Vice Mayor is also selected to assume these duties in the absence of the Mayor.
Salary: $15.00 Per Hour
Department: Environmental Resources Management
Division: Mosquito Control
Hours: Variable hours/week, 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday – Friday; total hours limited to 1,000 per calendar year.
Other: No benefits are offered for student positions.
THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.
Assists the Division with various field and laboratory tasks regarding the control and extermination of mosquitoes. This includes setting up and gathering mosquito collection traps, identifying mosquitoes with a microscope, inspecting yards in County residential areas, and assisting with research projects. Frequently traverses swampy areas and dense terrain on foot or by various vehicles; completes inspection reports. Enters data, organizes and maintains records, responds to telephone calls, and directs them to appropriate staff. Uses Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) mapping software to edit maps and manage data.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following:
- Must be a current student of an accredited schooling program, university/college.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience using MS Office/ESRI mapping software,
- Experience performing data entry/maintaining records,
- Experience interacting with the public,
- Experience performing mosquito inspection/control or related insect pest eradication,
- Experience working in dense terrain/swampy areas, and
- Coursework in Environmental Studies/Geography/Entomology.
CREATE USER PROFILE in PBC Online Application System at www.pbcgov.jobs. PC Kiosks are available to submit online applications during business hours, at PBC Human Resources, 100 Australian Avenue, WPB, FL 33406.
Submit PDF/printout of Profile and resume directly to:
Steven Fazekas, Environmental Program Supervisor
Environmental Resources Management, Mosquito Control
9545 Lantana Road
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Telephone: (561) 233-4388
Email: [email protected]
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- College Student
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