Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

The New York City Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) connects, mobilizes, and empowers New York City's Veteran community in order to foster purpose-driven lives for New York City Service Members – past and present – in addition to their caregivers, survivors, and families.

Pest Control Services works to improve the public health of New York City by reducing the rat population. The program coordinates with other city agencies, improves environmental conditions in impacted neighborhoods, and ensures compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing these areas of activity relative to rat infestations.

• Inspect assigned areas of infestation to determine the appropriate method of extermination to be used.
• Properly bait sites according to protocol using the most effective insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/equipment, while strictly following label directions and safety data sheets.
• Manage a daily route of assignments efficiently, and customize selection and preparation of poisonous insecticides, rodenticides, and related chemicals used at each location.
• Prepare reports as required using a mobile device, including records of equipment usage, work schedules, and exterminating operations performed.
• Assist and help other exterminators and supervisors in performing exterminations and other related duties, including performing rodent exclusion and stoppage work when required.
• Inspect demolition sites to confirm that adequate pre-demolition rodent control procedures were performed.
• Properly use and maintain appropriate and applicable city-issued equipment, materials and clothing.
• Operate city vehicle safely and in accordance with State laws.
• Maintain pesticide applicator licensure, independently completing required continuing education training, and submitting renewal applications on time.

• A valid driver's license with a good DMV record.
• A valid certificate as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (Category 7A) issued by NYSDEC.
• Physically able to perform fieldwork, including standing for long periods of time, bending, lifting, carrying related chemicals and equipment in various terrains and weather conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral, as well as the ability to manage high-stress interactions with tact and courtesy.
• Proficiency in typing for documenting findings in formal reports.
• Be flexible, adaptable, customer-focused, and self-motivated with a commitment to high standards of excellence.

• Loan Forgiveness:
  As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10,000 annually per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax‑deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy:
  Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security:
  You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

• A valid certificate as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (7A) issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This certificate must be maintained for the duration of appointment.
• Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Assignment Level II experience: two years of full‑time satisfactory practical experience in the preparation and use of insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/equipment for the extermination of insects, vermin, and other pests.
• Assignment Level III experience: in addition to the above, one year of full‑time satisfactory experience in a supervisory capacity for a total of three years experience.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity,  or 347‑396‑6549.