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 Ron J. Montgomery, District
Manager
As administrator and executive to the Board of Trustees,
provides overall directions to the various operations and activities
of
the District, typically assigning the details of the day-to-day
implementation of programs to subordinate staff.
Serves as District Technical Subject Matter Expert for matters
related to the ecology, systematics, distribution,
and management of mosquitoes and other insect
vectors and their habitats in rivers, streams,
ponds, wetlands, and other aquatic habitats
within Western Umatilla County, and matters
related to mosquito-borne diseases and human
health risks to residents of the Western Umatilla
County.
Responsible for evaluation and analysis of data from field
surveys, scientific literature, and other
sources for mosquito-borne diseases and human
health risks. Participates in a wide variety
of office and field operations by providing
technical leadership and support in the collection,
analysis, and preparation of draft reports.
Prepares and administers an annual budget, maintains budgetary
controls over expenditures.
Works with the Board and appropriate County and State Agencies
to develop "Grant Proposals" to assist the District
in obtaining funds for specific projects and to supplement
the limited District budget.
Plans and develops a program of public relations and community
education.
 Randy A. Gerard, Field Supervisor
Under direction of the manager, plans, organizes and directs
field inspection and control operations; supervises employees
engaged in such operations and to do related work as required.
Maintains and operates any and all of the facilities and
equipment of the District, or direct such maintenance or operation.
Makes
investigations and inspections as may be required to determine
both the needs and the effectiveness of control operations.
Carries out the safety program of the District, including
tutoring of employees for pesticide applicator certification
and on the
job training of employees in different techniques and equipment
usage.
Operates and supervises the operation and spraying of ULV
ground adulticide program.
Maintains and updates maps used in the daily operations
of the district.
Handles public relations problems resulting from field operations;
calls on property owners and others concerned
and explains the Districts program and solicits
property owners' cooperation in vector control.
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