Pesticide Technician

Description

This is technical work in developing and conducting a pesticide program to manage vegetation, animal pests, and disease control.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Minimum certification as a pesticide applicator for the category of Right of Way (R.O.W) or Ornamental and Turf Pest Control by the State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence and may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License with necessary endorsements.

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retailer plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases

Important Information

• All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page.
• As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper).
• Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected.
• All notifications will be sent by email only.
• Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.
• Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.
• Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
• Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work.
• The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board.
• Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
• A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.
• Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director
• The agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employers.

Qualifications

• Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?
• Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your experience working in a pesticide program.
• Pesticide Technician requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence.
• Do you possess a valid driver's license?
• A Pesticide Technician must be certified by the Alabama Department of Agriculture as a Pesticide Applicator for the category of Right-of-Way OR Ornamental and Turf Pest Control.
• Do you possess certification as a Pesticide Applicator for the category of Right-of-Way OR Ornamental and Turf Pest Control?
• Provide examples of your experience in developing and managing a pesticide program in preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating disease, vegetation, and animal pests.
• Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?