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Environmental Health Assistant I
City of Norfolk
Public Health
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$19.56 - $22.49
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 15, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This part-time job with the City of Norfolk's Public Health Department focuses on investigating and eliminating mosquito breeding sites in homes and businesses to protect public health.
The role includes responding to complaints, educating residents, applying pest control chemicals, and keeping detailed records of activities.
It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented who enjoys outdoor work in various weather and has basic training in pest management.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus six months to one year of vocational or technical training
- Category 8 Public Health Pesticide Applicator License required within 14 months of hire (preferred at start)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work independently and in a team, including outdoor tasks in heat, marshy terrain, and evenings/early mornings
- Knowledge of mosquito biology, pest extermination, and safe chemical application
- Skills in record-keeping, public education, and using hand tools for maintenance
- Physical ability to operate fogging trucks and navigate challenging environments
Full Job Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The City of Norfolk's Department of Public Health is seeking to hire an experienced professional to fill the position of Environmental Health Assistant I. Work involves systematic investigations and extermination on residential and commercial mosquito breeding grounds. The Environmental Health Assistant I will also accurately record and track mosquito control activities and chemical applications.
Department Starting Hourly Rate: $20.8
Requirements
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:Conducts thorough and systematic investigations for mosquito breeding on residential and commercial property.Responds to complaints and educate the public about mosquito breeding during backyard surveys and other surveillance and abatement activities.Exterminates pests by formulating and dispensing mosquito and rodent chemicals in accordance with product labels, to include operating mosquito fogging trucks in the evening or early morning.If needed, engages in ditch maintenance, which includes the use of hand tools (hoe forks, bush axes, brush cutters).Maintains daily worksheets and accurate records of mosquito control activities and chemical applications.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.
Junior college, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence schools are likely sources.
Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.Category 8 pesticide certification is preferred.Category 8 Public Health Pesticide Applicator License required within 14 months of employment Additional Information This position requires the ability to work both independently (backyard inspections) and as part of a team (tidal ditching) and the ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including mosquito control activities in the summer heat and tidal ditching, which includes navigating marshy terrain wearing hip boots.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, evening and weekend hours may be required
Work Location: 2800 Tarrant Street, Norfolk, 23509, Virginia