Vector Control Technician Trainee

Vector Control Technician Trainee

Salary

$45,281.60 - $60,632.00 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-22020-02

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

07/18/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, is recruiting for Vector Control Technician Trainees who, under the direct supervision of State certified vector control technicians, learn to perform technical duties in identifying, abating and suppressing vectors. Duties include the following: determine the extent of mosquito and other arthropod breeding and recommend appropriate physical and chemical abatement methods; inspect residences, water runoff sites, poultry ranches and other sites for vector infestation; select and monitor progress of rodent control programs.

For more detailed information, refer to the Vector Control Technician Trainee job description.

This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package!

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

• Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary

• Employee Benefits

• County Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Physical Requirements: Duties may involve leveraging approximately one hundred (100) pounds; lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; bending, stooping, and kneeling; working with hazardous materials and poisons.

Travel/ Driver License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Vector Control Technician Trainees are eligible to promote to Vector Control Technician I after obtaining certificates as a Vector Control Technician in pesticide safety, mosquito control, terrestrial invertebrate vector control, and vertebrate vector control from the California State Department of Health, and after receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Trainees must be promoted to Vector Control Technician I within 24 months of hire or employment will be terminated.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1: Nine (9) semester twelve (12 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in environmental health, biology, chemistry, physical sciences, public health or other related natural sciences. A list of completed coursework must be submitted with the application, if candidate does not possess an Associates degree (or higher) in one (1) of the qualifying fields of study.

• OR-

Option 2: One (1) year full-time equivalent field experience in vector, rodent, pest control, agriculture, environmental health, public works, field inspections or compliance and enforcement.

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.)

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5PM, Friday July 31, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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COMPETITIVE EVALUATION: The information from the completed Application and the Supplemental Questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question. All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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QUALIFICATIONS: I qualify for this position under the following option: *NOTE: A list of completed college coursework must be attached with the application, if the candidate does not possess a Associates degree (or higher) in one (1) of the qualifying fields of study listed below.

• Option 1 - Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in environmental health, biology, chemistry, or physical sciences, -OR- possession of an Associates degree (or higher) in one of the listed qualifying fields.
• Option 2 - One (1) year of direct field experience in vector, rodent or pest control.
• I do not qualify under any of the options listed above.

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If you are applying under Option 1, provide degree information (i.e., AS or BS in Environmental Health) -OR- a list of coursework. If listing coursework, be sure to include the following: 1) course number, 2) course title, 3) institution name where course was completed, and 4) number of semester/quarter units completed. NOTE: A list of completed college coursework must be attached with the application OR listed below, if the candidate does not possess an Associates degree (or higher) in one (1) of the qualifying fields of study listed above. Indicate "N/A" below, if you are not applying under Option 1.

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If you are applying under Option 2, indicate the length of time you possess direct field experience in vector, rodent, or pest control. Note: Please ensure this experience is included and detailed in the Work Experience section of the application.

• 3 or more years of full-time equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of full-time equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of full-time equivalent experience.
• Less than 1 year of full-time equivalent experience.
• No direct field experience in vector, rodent, or pest control.

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SPECIAL SKILLS: I have completed an internship or possess extra-help experience working within a Public Health Department. Note: Please ensure this experience is included and detailed in the Work Experience section of the application.

• I have completed an internship within a Public Health Department.
• I have worked in an extra-help capacity for a Public Health Department.
• Not applicable.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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Employer San Bernardino County

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Phone (909) 387-8304

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