Perform the taxonomic identification of arthropods
suspected of transmitting the etiologic agents of
disease
Provide consultation to medical facilities, the pest
control industry, the general public, the media, and
departmental personnel on biological and entomological
problems such as pest identification, preventive
measures, control strategies, and integrated pest
management
Prepare literature and design training sessions for
community outreach programs which allow the public to
successfully recognize vectors of public health
significance and the means of abating those conditions
which enhance their continued presence
Provide maximum supportive expertise to
Environmental Health staff through training,
consultations, seminars and workshops, joint
inspections, literature, or investigation toward
resolving vector related problems
Design and coordinate contract studies and monitor
activities for County and city agencies regarding
various landfill projects to prevent breeding of disease
vectors
Serve as the Department's expert witness in
biological/entomological concerns
Coordinate the State Vector Control Technician
Certification Training and Continuing Education Program
for Environmental Health staff
California Food Handler Law: