AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL SPRAYER

Job Description:

AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL SPRAYER

Description

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

EXAM NUMBER

V0398D

WHEN TO APPLY
The application filing period will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from anyone.

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ .

Essential Job Functions

• 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 rights-of-way.
  
  
• Uses respirators and appropriate personal protective equipment in the application of pesticides as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), 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 non-restricted pesticides to a small crew of Weed Hazard Pest Abatement Workers, Senior Weed 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.
  
  
• Covers areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions. Assesses work site for areas of special concerns or sensitive sites and recommends mitigation measures as appropriate.
  
  
• Uses traps and firearms in the performance of managing Vertebrate Pest Programs, as needed.

For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles Class Specification for Agricultural Chemical Sprayer, #0398 .

Requirements

OPTION I: One (1) year of experience in the preparation and application of pesticides using high-pressure, power-driven spray equipment.

OPTION II: Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance and care work assisting in the preparation and application of pesticides using high-pressure, power-driven spray equipment.

LICENSE: A valid Qualified Applicator Certificate* (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License* (QAL) i ssued by the State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation with categories: A - Residential, Industrial, and Institutional, B - Landscape Maintenance, and C - Right-of-Way.

A valid California Class C Driver License***** is required to perform job-related essential functions.

WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of course(s)** in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Irrigation, Plant Science, Zoology, and/or Biology.
• Current and valid Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Penal Code (PC) 832***.
• Pest Control Adviser License****.
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife Trapping License****.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* To qualify and receive credit for the Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License (QAL), you must include a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license with your application.

** To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf .

*** To receive credit for your POST PC 832 course completion, you must include a legible copy of the official test results with your application. For more information on POST PC 832, please visit: https://post.ca.gov/pc-832-arrest--firearms-requalification .

**** To receive credit for your Pest Control Adviser License and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife Trapping License, you must include a legible copy of the official license with your application.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Please make sure documents are unlocked.

If you cannot attach the necessary documents , please e-mail them to [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.

***** Driver License Information: Applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver's license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor and Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should 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 applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the 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.

Additional Information

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

Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible Register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed as they are received, and candidates will be added to the list accordingly. Individuals who successfully pass the assessment(s) are placed on a list based on their score group for a duration of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. Your score remains valid for twelve (12) months from the date you receive your assessment results notice. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

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

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Include relevant employment history such as employer's name and address, job title, start and end dates, hours worked weekly, and a description of duties performed. We reserve the right to verify any information provided at any stage of the examination and hiring process, including after hiring. Providing false information may result in denial of the application or withdrawal of appointment. Copying language from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not adequately demonstrate that you meet the criteria. This could cause your application to be considered incomplete and may lead to disqualification.

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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number when applying.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION :

Department Contact Phone: ( 626) 575-5464
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464

California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$59,280.00 - $79,884.00 Annually