SENIOR INSPECTOR MOSQUITO EXTERMINATOR
New Jersey treats Senior Inspector Mosquito Exterminator as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
Eligibility comes down to 2 years of relevant experience.
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Senior Inspector Mosquito Exterminator is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, leads others in conducting field inspections to locate and identify mosquito-breeding areas; does other related work.
Examples of work
- Inspects mosquitoes hiding or breeding areas.
- Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public.
- Wears and uses protective clothing and equipment according to specific manufacturer's directions.
- May select and apply different chemicals in designated areas according to appropriate methods and techniques using manual or power equipment.
- May weigh, measure, and mix chemicals and mediums according to specific directions in order to prepare commonly used insecticides.
- Takes the lead and provides guidance and instruction to inspectors and others assigned to the unit.
- Collects samples of insect larva for identification by supervisor or specialist.
- May perform minor maintenance work on extermination equipment to maintain equipment in working order.
- May perform unskilled labor when required.
- Prepares reports and maintains records.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Requirements
EPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in mosquito extermination work.
LI CENSE
Possession of a current and valid certificate as a commercial pesticide applicator or a commercial pesticide operator issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection may be required.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the methods used to apply insecticides and other materials used in mosquito extermination and control.
- Knowledge of surface water and drainage problems relating to mosquito control work.
- Knowledge of the proper use and operation of extermination tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of the basic physical characteristics of mosquitoes in various stages of development, their living and breeding habits, and breeding areas.
- Knowledge of the characteristics and purposes of commonly used insecticides.
- Ability to weigh, measure, and mix chemicals and mediums according to specific directions.
- Ability to apply chemicals in a manner which will avoid contamination to food and water sources and danger to people.
- Ability to use manual or power spraying and fumigating equipment.
- Ability to lift and/or carry materials, and equipment weighing over 30 pounds.
- Ability to conduct inspections and identify mosquito breeding areas.
- Ability to work harmoniously with associates and coworkers.
- Ability to maintain records of types of chemical or biological controls used and treatment sites.
- Ability to identify and collect larva samples.
- Ability to provide suitable instructions, advice and guidance to other employees.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.