What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEST CONTROL INSPECTOR I position at City/Parish of Baton Rouge?
Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**
Under the general supervision of an employee of a higher classification, performs specialized field work in the control and/or eradication of mosquitoes, rodents, and associated pests. Work involves locating mosquito and rodent infested areas, identifying subject pests, applying standard sampling techniques, and collecting samples of unidentifiable pests. Work is performed independently and a considerable amount of public contact is required; additionally, incumbents may perform work under adverse physical conditions. Work is reviewed through direct observation and evaluation of results obtained. Performs other work as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, including or supplemented by courses in elementary biology, and six months of experience in the control of household, field, or animal pests.
**SUBSTITUTIONS**
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS**
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) Must have a valid Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
**OTHER JOB ASPECTS**
None.
**SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION**
None.
**EXAMINATION**
Score derived from application grading.
**APPLICATION NOTE**
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.
- Job Title** : PEST CONTROL INSPECTOR I
- Type of Vacancy** : Open Competitive
- Job Opening No.** : 2500130-2
- Job Code** : 1376
- Work Location** : MOSQUITO & RODENT CONTROL
- Starting Salary** : $13.3790 Hourly / $27,828 Annually
- Pay Grade** : 1130 Special Recruiting Rate: This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 6 (Starting Salary $32,261 Annually)
- Application Dates** : 04/11/2025 - 04/17/2025
- Application Times** : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**
Under the general supervision of an employee of a higher classification, performs specialized field work in the control and/or eradication of mosquitoes, rodents, and associated pests. Work involves locating mosquito and rodent infested areas, identifying subject pests, applying standard sampling techniques, and collecting samples of unidentifiable pests. Work is performed independently and a considerable amount of public contact is required; additionally, incumbents may perform work under adverse physical conditions. Work is reviewed through direct observation and evaluation of results obtained. Performs other work as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, including or supplemented by courses in elementary biology, and six months of experience in the control of household, field, or animal pests.
**SUBSTITUTIONS**
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS**
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) Must have a valid Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
**OTHER JOB ASPECTS**
None.
**SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION**
None.
**EXAMINATION**
Score derived from application grading.
**APPLICATION NOTE**
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.
Salary : $27,828 - $32,261
