New Orleans, Louisiana
PEST CONTROL SPECIALIST I (CLASS CODE 5466)
New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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.A Bachelor's degree in a scientific curriculum and one (1) year of experience in the areas 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.This position requires a one (1) year probationary period.APPLICATIONS:
Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.BACKGROUND CHECK:
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check.WORKING TEST PERIOD:
Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING:
The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing.A MEDICAL EXAMINATION
is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications.GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
is required of all applicants.IMPORTANT:
Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.VETERANS PREFERENCE:
On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided.HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED)
must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited by an organization recognized by the USDE.EXPERIENCE:
Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance.OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION:
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant.
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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.A Bachelor's degree in a scientific curriculum and one (1) year of experience in the areas 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.This position requires a one (1) year probationary period.APPLICATIONS:
Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.BACKGROUND CHECK:
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check.WORKING TEST PERIOD:
Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING:
The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing.A MEDICAL EXAMINATION
is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications.GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
is required of all applicants.IMPORTANT:
Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.VETERANS PREFERENCE:
On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided.HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED)
must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited by an organization recognized by the USDE.EXPERIENCE:
Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance.OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION:
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant.
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