The City of San Diego, Park and Recreation Department is requesting applications for Pesticide Applicators. One position will be working in natural open space areas working with Park Rangers and performing habitat restoration and invasive plant removal and the other in community park areas spraying for non-native plants and other pests. Please pass this along to anyone who you think might be interested. It may get extended if we don’t get enough qualified applicants.

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Pesticide Applicator - T10636-201709

Apply at: http://www.sandiego.gov/empopp/

SALARY:	$18.97 - $22.62 Hourly $1,517.60 - $1,809.60 Biweekly $39,457.60 - $47,049.60 Annually
OPENING DATE:	09/08/17
CLOSING DATE:	10/30/17 05:00 PM
JOB INFORMATION:
Pesticide Applicator positions, under supervision, follow written Pest Control Recommendation directions to apply chemicals to control weeds and pests in City's parks and open spaces; keep records and maintain logs on chemical applications, chemical category, and time and equipment cards; perform preventive maintenance and change pumps, reels and hoses on all vehicles; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTE: The work day for Pesticide Applicator employees generally begins at 5:00 a.m. and schedules will be adjusted earlier/later on occasion throughout the year.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: 1. One year of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites. 2. Two years of full-time grounds maintenance experience which MUST include six months of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites. Qualifying grounds maintenance experience MUST include cultivating, fertilizing, and planting lawns, shrubs and trees. 3. Associate's Degree in Landscape Technology or a closely related field, AND three months of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites. NOTE: Commercial or residential structure pest control is NOT qualifying. CERTIFICATE: A valid California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or California Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Landscape Maintenance. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. NOTE: Some positions may require a valid California Class C-H Driver License for the transportation of hazardous materials at the time of hire. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Proof of California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or California Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Landscape Maintenance. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS:
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following: Confirmation of citizenship/legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review/exam (which may include drug/alcohol testing); reference checks; and a fingerprint check. The fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening/selection process may be cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Applicants must notify the Personnel Department of any changes in their name, address (home, email), or phone number or they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 10 – October 12, 2017 (Closing Date Extended)



APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.sandiego.gov/empopp/ 1200 3rd Ave., Suite 300, MS 51P San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 236-6400 (619) 236-6358 Personnel@sandiego.gov	Position #CS-T10636-201709 PESTICIDE APPLICATOR - T10636-201709 DM
Pesticide Applicator - T10636-201709 Supplemental Questionnaire


*	1.	I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.
		Yes No
*	2.	I understand that the responses I provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system and that if I am successful in this initial screening process, my application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.
		Yes No
*	3.	Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
		Yes No
*	4.	Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
		Yes No
	5.	If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.

*	6.	The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
		Yes No
*	7.	How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
		City of San Diego Employment Information Center City of San Diego Facility/Employee Government Jobs.com Facebook Nextdoor Twitter Jobing.com Monster.com Other Website Notified by Mail/Email Job Fair City Employee Association Community Organization San Diego Union-Tribune Los Angeles Times Voice and Viewpoint La Prensa San Diego Asian Journal Other Periodical Jobs Available Government Finance Officers Association Other Professional Organization/Publication Television/Radio Other
*	8.	How many months of full-time experience do you have applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites?
		None Less than 3 months 3 months to less than 6 months 6 months to less than 12 months 12 months to less than 18 months 18 months to less than 24 months 24 months or more
*	9.	Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides.
		Public Parks Recreation Areas Natural Habitat or Open Space Areas Golf Courses Similar Sites None of the above
*	10.	I understand that commercial or residential structure pest control is NOT qualifying.
		Yes No
*	11.	Describe your full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in the following areas: a. Public parks; b. recreation areas; c. natural habitat or open space areas; d. golf courses; e. similar sites. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."

*	12.	How many years of full-time grounds maintenance experience do you have cultivating, fertilizing, and planting lawns, shrubs, and trees?
		None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
*	13.	Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time grounds maintenance experience with lawns, shrubs, and trees.
		Cultivating Fertilizing Planting None of the above
*	14.	Describe your full-time grounds maintenance experience with lawns, shrubs, and trees in the following areas: a. Cultivating; b. fertilizing; c. planting. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."

*	15.	Do you possess an Associate's Degree in Landscape Technology or a closely related field? NOTE: Attach proof of degree to your application.
		Yes No
	16.	If you are meeting the education requirement with an Associate's Degree in a closely related field, specify degree.

*	17.	Do you possess a valid California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or California Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Landscape Maintenance? NOTE: Attach proof of certificate/license to your application.
		Yes No
*	18.	I understand that I am required to submit the following documents at the time of application, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements: Proof of degree/transcripts; proof of QAC or QAL Certificate. If you are unable to attach, refer to the "Required Documents" section of the job posting for instructions.
		Yes No
* Required Question

Jason W. Allen

Senior Park Ranger

City of San Diego

Park and Recreation Department

jwallen@sandiego.gov

Phone: 619-235-5262