Pest Control Specialist ; Class Code 5466

under general direction and oversight performs responsible work in assisting in activating, planning and supervising the field work concerned with the mosquito, rodent, vector, and/or termite control program; and related work as required.

either:
permanent status as a pest control inspector iii or iv with the new orleans mosquito control board and three (3) years of experience in the areas of mosquito, rodent, vector, or termite control.


note
: education received from an accredited college or university in a scientific curriculum may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester hours equals one year of experience. applicants qualifying based on completion of college semester hours must submit their original college diploma or official college transcript to the new orleans civil service department within two (2) weeks of application.

* civil service department reserves the right to determine if the curriculum qualifies as being in a scientific field.


or:
a bachelor's degree in a scientific curriculum and one (1) year of experience in the areas mosquito, rodent, vector, or termite control. applicants must submit their original college diploma or official college transcript to the new orleans civil service department within two (2) weeks of application.

the civil service department reserves the right to determine if the curriculum qualifies as being in a scientific field.

this position requires a one (1) year probationary period.


* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicant must provide original documents for their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job.
a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes, however,credit will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

this is a promotional and original entrance examination.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board):

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076).
** additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

background check:the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications:applications will not be accepted if received after the…