What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEST CONTROL WORKER position at County of Los Angeles?
FILING DATES: June 5, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
EXAM #: V0044F
JOB TYPE: PERMANENT eligible register will also be used to fill TEMPORARY positions.
DEFINITION:
Performs journey-level work in the eradication and control of field rodents and noxious weeds and leads a small crew engaged in this work.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class report to a higher-level supervisor and have responsibility for performing journey-level work involving the eradication and control of field rodents and noxious weeds. Positions also have responsibility for leading a small crew engaged in trap setting and applying various types of treatments such as poison baits and fumigants used for field rodent eradication and control, and for the destruction of noxious weeds using various mechanical equipment and herbicides. Positions in this class receive instructions in and are expected to learn, comply with, and ensure safe operating practices and procedures, departmental safety regulations, CAL-OSHA regulations, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines.
Leads, directs and participates in setting traps and the application of poisons for vertebrae pests.
Leads, directs, and participates in treating rodent burrows and coyote dens with toxic fumigants.
Leads, directs, and participates in the destruction of noxious weeds by mechanical removal or spraying with herbicides/pesticides.
Demonstrates and ensures safe operating practices and procedures, departmental safety regulations, CAL-OSHA regulations, California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines for use of safety equipment, protective devices, herbicide/pesticide applications, special clothing, etc.
Observes and identifies common vertebrate pests and noxious weeds and reports evidence of infestation.
Assists agricultural inspection personnel in the inspection of properties and searches for agricultural pests.
Transports and issues equipment, materials, and supplies.
Maintains and makes minor repairs to equipment.
Generates work records relating to the eradication or control of vertebrate pests and noxious weeds.
Completes pest control agreement and liability forms for work performed.
Sustains continual awareness and use of safeguards for all pest control operations to minimize adverse environmental impact.
Use firearms to control predatory animals or other nuisance wildlife in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures as needed.
Drives a county vehicle to various work sites throughout Los Angeles County.
Ensures work site is clean after job completion.
Assist in creating estimates for requested services from agencies, property owners/managers, or the general public.
Six months of experience* in the eradication and control of field rodents and noxious weeds -AND- A current and valid Qualified Applicator Certificate** (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License** (QAL), issued by the State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation with categories: A - Residential, Industrial, and Institutional, B - Landscape Maintenance, and C - Right-of-Way.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
**In order to receive credit for the Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License (QAL), you must include a legible copy of the official certificate at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation to CCortes@acwm.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name (Pest Control Worker), and exam number (V0044F).
NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add JGan@acwm.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically only to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add JGan@acwm.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com, donotreply@amcatmail.com, noreply@proctoru.com, talentcentral@shl.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464
Teletype Phone: (626) 585-5520
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Johann Gan
Department Contact Phone: (626) 575-5464
Department Contact Email: JGan@acwm.lacounty.gov
Salary : $46,464 - $62,592
