Job Details

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 15714
Department: Public Health Services
Division: Mosquito & Vector Control
Opening Date: 12/22/2025
Closing Date: 1/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description
If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
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



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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.

Preferences

Experience:

• Identifying insects to species.

General Information
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.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• N/A; No Degree

02

This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire). Do you have a Valid Driver's License with good driving record?

• I have a valid Texas driver's license good driving record
• I have a valid driver's license with good driving record from another state but can obtain a Texas license upon hire.
• I do not have a valid driver's license.

03

Please provide details about your verifiable experience related to integrated pest management and vector-focused public health.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
04

What is your level of experience related to biology and habitats?

• I have no experience with biology and habitats.
• I have basic knowledge of biology and habitats.
• I have limited knowledge of biology and habitats.
• I have extensive knowledge of biology and habitats.
• I am highly proficient in biology and habitats.

05

What is your level of experience with integrated pest management and vector-focused public health?

• I have no experience with integrated pest management and vector-focused public health.
• I have basic knowledge with integrated pest management and vector-focused public health
• I have limited experience with integrated pest management and vector-focused public health.
• I have extensive experience with integrated pest management and vector-focused public health.
• I am highly proficient in integrated pest management and vector-focused public health.

06

What is your level of experience identifying insects to the species level?

• No experience identifying insects
• Limited experience identifying insects to genus or higher taxonomic levels
• Some experience identifying insects to species under supervision
• Extensive experience independently identifying insects to species

Required Question