PEST CONTROL INSPECTOR I (CLASS CODE 5426)

Overview Entry-level field work involving the location and description of mosquito breeding sites, the collection and preliminary identification of the several stages of mosquito development, pest control, preparation of various maps and charts, and keeping of biological records; and related work as required. Responsibilities Locate and describe mosquito breeding sites. Collect and preliminarily identify the several stages of mosquito development. Prepare maps and charts and maintain biological records. Perform related field work as required. Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D.* Current driver's license.* Applicants must be in good physical condition, should be able to swim, and should be capable of considerable outdoor field work. Some background in biology or field entomology is desirable. This position requires a one (1) year probationary period. Other information and disclosures Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and driver's license claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicant must provide original documents of 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 on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years. This is an original entrance examination. Note: The following items are typically included in official job postings but are boilerplate and not all may apply to every position. They may be retained here for completeness in the refined text where appropriate, while removing nonessential formatting in a final publication. Equal opportunity and domicile 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or TTY/VOICE at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Domicile requirements Arising domicile details: 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 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 may be made on a case-by-case basis. Discuss your domicile exception during the interview process. Background checks and applications 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 closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement. Other employment terms The posting may include information about age limits, testing, medical examinations, substance abuse screening, and veterans’ preference, among other standard civil-service requirements. This text preserves the original intent and disclosures while avoiding nonessential formatting. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New Orleans