Lab Coordinator – Mosquito Abatement

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: [email protected]

http://www.utahcounty.gov

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

                How can I make my community a better place?

                Who will need my help and protection?

                How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.

Posting Date: June 30, 2026        Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

*All applications received by July 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office.  Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview.  The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.

Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

The Opportunity:

Under general guidance and direction of the Division Director – Mosquito Abatement, provides hands-on operational leadership for mosquito surveillance, laboratory testing, and data management. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and applies Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) principles to ensure surveillance data effectively guides mosquito control strategies and public health responses. Responsible for the execution, quality, and safety of lab-based abatement activities, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of laboratory results to directly influence operational decisions and disease response initiatives.

Grade: 723

Starting Pay: $28.67 - $32.94

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Entomology, Public Health, Laboratory Science, or a closely related field.

OR

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory, surveillance, or closely related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

1. Selected applicants must obtain a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in the area of Public Health through the State of Utah during the probationary period for new hires or trial period for promoted County employees and must maintain licenses and certifications during employment.

2. Incumbents must obtain and maintain certifications and licenses required to perform assigned mosquito control, surveillance, or operational duties, including completing all ongoing continuing education requirements for license/certification renewal.

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Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.