Pesticide Technician (Multiple Agencies)

Mobile County Personnel Board; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile County Personnel Board is looking for a Pesticide Technician to develop and conduct a comprehensive pesticide program aimed at vegetation, animal pest management, and disease control. Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED, along with relevant certifications from the State of Alabama. The position offers a competitive salary range based on jurisdiction and requires significant attention to detail in fulfilling qualifications and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Certification as a pesticide applicator required.
• Valid driver's license from state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct a pesticide program.
• Manage vegetation, animal pests, and disease control.

Skills

Pesticide Application

Vegetation Management

Animal Pest Control

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

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

Jurisdictions	Yearly Salary
Mobile County	$42,506 - $67,952
City of Mobile	$36,716 - $58,696

Minimum Qualification 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.

Special Requirements:
Depending upon the area of assignment, must be certified 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. Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence and may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License with necessary endorsements.For details, please seeClass Specifications | PESTICIDE TECHNICIAN | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

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.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

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.