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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 (504) 658-3516 or TTY/VOICE at (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.
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.
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.
Application Process
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. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY CIVIL SERVICE, 1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE FINAL FILING DATE.
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. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period.
Medical Examination
A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.
Good Moral Character
Good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.
Veterans Preference
On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.
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. Certificates of completion, high school diplomas and GED from institutions not recognized by a state Department of Education, and high school diplomas from foreign countries are not acceptable.
Accredited Colleges and Universities
An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education).
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Minimum Qualifications
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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 (504) 658-3516 or TTY/VOICE at (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.
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.
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.
Application Process
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. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY CIVIL SERVICE, 1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE FINAL FILING DATE.
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. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period.
Medical Examination
A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.
Good Moral Character
Good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.
Veterans Preference
On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.
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. Certificates of completion, high school diplomas and GED from institutions not recognized by a state Department of Education, and high school diplomas from foreign countries are not acceptable.
Accredited Colleges and Universities
An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education).
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