Agricultural Chemical Sprayer

• Selects mixes and applies or participates in the selection mixing and application of various pesticides such as insecticides algaecides rodenticides herbicides and fungicides for areas such as turf fence lines ball diamonds planter and shrub beds waterways access roads parks government building exteriors landscaping on median strips parkway planters on public roadways and public jurisdiction rightsofway.
• Uses respirators and appropriate personal protective equipment in the application of pesticides as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) California Department of Food and Agriculture and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops vegetation control spray programs and schedules for a maintenance area or region of a County Department and participates in the management of such programs including estimating cost and staying within budget with Departmental Service Orders (DSO).
• Maintains spray equipment in proper working order including preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with label requirements.
• Orders and may issue controlled pesticides.
• Keeps records prepares and maintains reports regarding control and use of pesticides using electronic devices and various software programs.
• Documents and verifies billable hours for the work performed consistent with Departmental Service Orders (DSO)and contract work.
• Responsible for the safe storage and use of pesticides in conformance with regulations of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) and State Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.
• Provides safety training to pesticide applicators and others associated with pesticide applications.
• Provides technical direction in the safe and effective application of restricted and nonrestricted pesticides to a small crew of Hazard Pest Abatement Workers Senior Abatement Workers Pest Control Workers Grounds Maintenance Workers Public Works Maintenance Workers Public Works Laborers and/or other workers performing pesticide spraying activities.
• Drives and operates vehicles such as but not limited to small to large pickup trucks crew cab trucks and heavy vehicles with motorized spray equipment to various jobsite locations.
• Cleans facilities or sites after performing work assignments.
• Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides applying knowledge of weather conditions droplet sizes elevationtodistance ratios and obstructions. Assesses work site for areas of special concerns or sensitive sites and recommends mitigation measures as appropriate.
• Use of traps and firearms in the performance of managing Vertebrate Pest Programs as needed.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I: One years experience*** in the preparation and application of pesticides using high pressure power driven spray equipment.

OPTION II:Two years experience*** in grounds maintenanceandcare work assisting in the preparation and application of pesticides using high pressure power driven spray equipment.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License.A current and valid Qualified Applicator Certificate** QAC and/or Qualified Applicator License** QAL issued by the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulationwith categories: A Residential Industrial and Institutional B Landscape Maintenance and C RightofWay.

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicantsshould not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department.The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicants driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended restricted or revoked.

PHYSICAL CLASS IV Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Accredited colleges and universities include all colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin.

**In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework and/or license you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation to and indicate yourname exam name Agricultural Chemical Sprayer and the exam number V0398C.

***Parttime experience will be prorated.

For applicants with international transcript(s)a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Servicesor the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. mustbe submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency.

Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Classes in Agriculture Horticulture Landscape Irrigation Plant Science Zoology or Biology from an accredited college**.
• Current and valid POST PC 832**.
• Pest Control Adviser license California Department of Fish and Wildlife Trapping License**.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education experience and the Desirable Qualifications based on the application information weighted 100.

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70 OR HIGHER ON THE WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an asreceived basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve 12 month period.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation regency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill PERMANENT vacancies throughout Los Angeles County in the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees will be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail Fax or in person will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

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Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.governmentjobs/careers/lacounty you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

NO SHARING OF USER ID EMAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: https://hr.lacounty/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Revised January 2025