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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
W0049E
When to Submit Your Application:
We are accepting applications beginning December 5, 2024, at 7:00 a.m., (PT) through December 18, 2024, before 5:30 p.m. (PT).
Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job OpportunityNo out-of-class experience or withhold will be accepted.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!- Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
- Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
- Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
- Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
- 5/40 schedule
- Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year
Who We Are:
The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885 million and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice.
The Opportunity:
We are pursuing a qualified candidate to fill a Pest Control Working Supervisor position in the Custodial and Landscaping Division. The Pest Control Working Supervisor supervises and participates in the work of a pest eradication and control crew.
The one position allocable to this class works under the general administrative supervision of a section manager and is responsible for supervising subordinates who are responsible for the full range of inspection of County buildings and the immediate extermination of a variety of insects, rodents, vertebrate, or invertebrate pests. The incumbent is required to utilize demonstrated knowledge of the chemical and environmental principles of pesticide use and working knowledge of the principles of inspection, the methods, materials, and equipment utilized in the manufacture, distribution, and application of pesticides. In addition to performing supervisory duties, the position allocated to this class is also required to perform duties of a Pest Exterminator. The position is distinguished from the position of Pest Exterminator by its responsibility as a working leader of a crew of employees engaged in the eradication and control of insects, pests, and rodents in County facilities.
Essential Job Functions
Works with and inspects the work of employees performing the eradication and control of insects, rodents, and other pests in County buildings.
Assigns work to subordinates, maintains time cards, and prepares performance evaluations and appraisals of promotability for review.
Monitors the compliance of subordinates with approved safety practices such as the wearing of protective clothing and face masks and the use of approved pest control materials and equipment.
Trains employees in pest control procedures, methods, and preventive pest control programs; reviews and evaluates the work of crew of Pest Exterminators and others providing guidance and counsel in work methods and procedures.
Maintains comprehensive records of all inspections, work completed, eradication method utilized, and remedial actions taken for each job and prepares miscellaneous work reports.
Orders and issues necessary equipment and materials, including poison, baits, insecticides, tank sprayers, and traps; evaluates the effectiveness of pest exterminating materials and equipment, and arranges for the repair or replacement of old or damaged equipment.
Obtains appropriate transportation for equipment and crews and directs them to the job sites.
Performs the duties of a Pest Exterminator and performs the most difficult or complex inspections and exterminations that require conducting examinations of cramped, confined, or irregular areas or inspections that require bending, stooping, or crawling to obtain access to or to more closely inspect areas suspected of infestation.
Utilize available computer applications to schedule and monitor services, as well as manage inventory control.
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify
Two (2) years of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Pest Exterminator*.
Licenses:
**Structural Pest Control Field Representative (Branch 2) or Structural Pest Control Operator (Branch 2) License issued by the State of California Structural Pest Control Board.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related-essential functions.
Special Requirement Information:
* Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Pest Exterminator is defined as performing journey level*** work in eradication and control of insects and rodents or vertebrate or invertebrate pests.
**Applicant's MUST attach a copy of the Structural Pest Control Field Representative (Branch 2) or Structural Pest Control Operator (Branch 2) License issued by the State of California Structural Pest Control Board to their application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application filing. Applications submitted without the required documentation will be rejected as incomplete.
***Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.
Physical Expectations:
3 - 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.
Desirable Qualifications
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess DESIRABLE qualifications in excess of the Selection Requirements.
- Branch 1 and/or Branch 3 license(s) issued by the State of California Structural Pest Control Board.
- Experience beyond the selection requirements in the eradication and control of insects and rodents or vertebrate or invertebrate pests at the journey level.
- Experience supervising.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS, and Power BI.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process:
First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes an evaluation of the candidate's training and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and the supplemental questionnaire weighted at 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates on the Eligible List.
Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add DTse@isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Eligibility Information:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible List in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible List do not guarantee an offer of employment.
Special Information:
Shift - 5/40 work schedule. Appointees may be required to work weekends and/or after hours to perform specialized interior services while employees are out of the facility.
How to Apply:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application by the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add DTse@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.
Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
Fair Chance Initiative:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a 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).
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Have questions about anything listed above?
Contact us:
Exam Number: W0049E
Department Contact Name: Debra Tse
Department Contact Phone: (323) 457-5327
Department Contact Email : DTse@isd.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932 or (323) 267-2013
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ]
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Closing Date/Time: 12/18/2024 5:30 PM Pacific -
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