PEST CONTROL WORKER

Salary : $46,464.00 - $62,592.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: V0044G
Department: AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
EXAM NUMBER

V0044G

WHEN TO APPLY
The application filing period will begin on Tuesday , June 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from anyone.
Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Assists in creating estimates for requested services from agencies, property owners/managers, or the general public.

For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles Class Specification for .

Requirements
Six months of experience in the eradication and control of field rodents and noxious weeds.

LICENSE: 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.
A valid California Class C Driver License**.
WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

* To qualify and receive credit for the Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License (QAL), you must include a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license with your application.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Please make sure documents are unlocked.

If you cannot attach the necessary documents at the time of filing, please e-mail them to within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.
** Driver License Information: Applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver's license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor and Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not provide their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted or revoked.
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.

Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering experience and general ability to perform the duties of the position.
Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible Register.

TEST PREPARATION: We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
• Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed as they are received, and candidates will be added to the list accordingly. Individuals who successfully pass the assessment(s) are placed on a list based on their score group for a duration of twelve (12) months. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Include relevant employment history such as employer's name and address, job title, start and end dates, hours worked weekly, and a description of duties performed. We reserve the right to verify any information provided at any stage of the examination and hiring process, including after hiring. Providing false information may result in denial of the application or withdrawal of appointment. Copying language from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not adequately demonstrate that you meet the criteria. This could cause your application to be considered incomplete and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the following domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail: , , and .
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number when applying.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
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The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.

All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. Using VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and DISQUALIFICATION.

Your supplemental questionnaire responses do not replace the requirement to complete the Work Experience section of your application. You must still fill out that section in full. For each job and/or position held, you must provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and a detailed description of work performed. Positions and/or experience grouped together will not be accepted as sufficient work experience as each position held and experience gained must be outlined separately. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

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How many months of experience in the eradication and control of field rodents and noxious weeds do you possess?

• 6 months or more
• Less than 6 months
• I do not have any experience.

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Which of the following licenses issued by the State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation do you possess? Select all that apply.

Please remember to attach a copy of your license(s) with your application.

• A valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC)
• A valid Qualified Applicator License (QAL)
• None of the above. I do not possess a QAC and/or QAL

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I understand that in order to qualify for the exam and receive credit for the Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License (QAL), I must include a legible copy of the official certificate with my application or e-mail them to View email address on click.appcast.io within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing my application.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

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If you have a QAC and/or QAL, do they include the following categories?

• A - Residential, Industrial, and Institutional
• B - Landscape Maintenance
• C - Right of Way
• None of the above

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