Integrated Pest Management Specialist Facilities SFO Job San Francisco area,California USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Position: Integrated Pest Management Specialist Facilities SFO 3424 163039

Overview

Under general supervision, inspects trees, shrubs, grass, rights of way (roads, flood control channels, transportation corridors, lots, landscaping and easements, etc.) bodies of water and structures for evidence of various pests and related damage, and takes appropriate steps to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

Surveys and inspects trees, shrubs, grass, rights of way and other vegetation, aquatics and structures for evidence of disease or presence of harmful pests by using visual aids, field observations and history records.

Monitors pest ecosystems to evaluate the presence of pest species, natural best predators, and conditions that may contribute to pest problems.

Assists and provides expertise in the development of integrated pest management program strategy.

Utilizes, traps, chemical and non-chemical methods to manage pest. Keeps detailed records of above activities. Mixes, applies and monitors various recommended chemicals, fertilizers, compounds and baits to be used for treatment, elimination or control of specific conditions found.

Provides expertise, assistance and training to staff, structural contract service providers and the public about pest biology, the IMP approach, new pest management strategies, and toxicology of pesticides for use.

Implements pest control measures in accordance with the City’s Integrated Pest Management Program (Chapter 39 of the San Francisco Administrative Code).

Operates and maintains specialized equipment such as sprayers of various types, small boat to spray lakes for algae and weed control, and/or large capacity truck sprayer for surface areas.

Requisition s and evaluates needed supplies and keeps records of chemicals used and recommendations for spray control operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience
:
One (1) year of verifiable experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.

License and Certification
:

a. Possession of a California Commercial Applicator Certificate (QAC/QAL) which includes one or more of the following categories:
Residential, Industrial and Institutional;
Landscape Maintenance;
Rights-of-way;
Forest;
Aquatic; and Wood Preservation; and

b. Possession of a valid California class C driver license.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Possession of a Structural License

Verification of

Education and Experience

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review the SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements can be found on the SF Careers site.

Note

Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes:

Oral Examination (Weight: 100%)

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, ability and skill levels in job related areas. Written, assessment type, or other performance-based exercises may be utilized.

A passing score must be achieved on the Oral Examination in order to continue in the selection process and be placed/ranked on the Eligible…


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