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VERMIN CONTROL SPECIALIST

Code: 04241 Local Competitive

Vermin Control Specialist is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.

The main requirement is 2 years of relevant experience.

How to apply

  • Exam

    This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.

  • Exam

    Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.

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.

Definition

Under direction, inspects varied areas to ascertain the need for services of an exterminator and inspects all work performed by exterminator contractors; educates owners, superintendents, and tenants as to proper methods of sanitation; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

  • Inspects varied areas to ascertain the need for an exterminator and inspects all work performed by exterminator contractors.
  • Inspects lots, yards, basements, sewers, storm drains, common areas, and dwelling units to determine the presence of insects and/or rodents.
  • Determines sources of harborage for vermin.
  • Surveys refuse collection and storage system employed in a building to determine nature, extent, and types of vermin causing infestation.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of performance of individuals in conducting extermination.
  • Makes reports on results of inspection duties.
  • Educates owners, superintendents, and tenants on proper methods of collection and storage of refuse, methods of rodent-proofing areas, exterminations areas, or areas not infested but requiring preventive vermin proofing.
  • Educates owners, superintendents, and tenants on proper methods of good community sanitation.
  • Determines sanitation code violations and refers to appropriate city inspectors.
  • Refers tenants to other public health resources.
  • 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. .

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in work involving the prevention, control, and extermination of insects, animal pests, vermin, and rodents.

License

Possession of a current, valid certificate as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator or a Commercial Pesticide Operator issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection may be required.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey 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 control and extermination of insects and rodents.
  • Knowledge of community sanitation.
  • Knowledge of human relations.
  • Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions and assignments and to organize assigned work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people of varied backgrounds.
  • Ability to prepare reports relative to field activities.
  • 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.