Integrated Pest Management Technician II

Job Description:

Integrated Pest Management Technician II

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN II

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements
and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an open to the public eligible list to fill current and future Integrated Pest Management Technician II positions.
This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower level classifications throughout the County of Orange.



DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT).

O C PUBLIC WORKS

OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.

For more information on OC Public Works, click here.
For more information on the County of Orange, click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Operations & Maintenance has a vacancy for an Integrated Pest Management Technician II. This position inspects assigned areas for rodent presence; selects & applies rodenticides, insecticides, and herbicides; while monitoring progress. This position also performs duties such as:

• Calculates correct portions of pesticides according to label directions, environmental conditions, and areas to be treated
• Applies rodenticide and monitors the progress of the rodent control program
• Sets traps to eradicate rodents
• Operates and maintains application equipment, power tools, safety equipment, and vehicles
• Maintains logs and records of rodenticide inventories, vegetation control operations, work completed, timekeeping records, and equipment used
  
  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will possess two (2) or more years of experience as an Integrated Pest Management Technician I in the County of Orange or equivalent. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Rodents, pests, and vegetation, indigenous and introduced to the area
• Rodent and pest control habits and reduction/eradication control techniques requiring the use of traps, gases, baits, and other techniques
• Methods and procedures used in mixing and applying pesticides for weed, rodent, and insect pest control, and for setting rodent traps
• Some knowledge of the operation and adjustment of pumps and pressure-regulated spray equipment
• Perform manual labor duties

Safety Practices

• Safe work practices relating to the use of hand and power tools, pesticide applicators, compressors, pumps, and related equipment
• Safety precautions are required to protect personnel and property from damage or destruction through the use of pesticides and related chemicals
• Follow safe work policies and procedures
• Read, understand, and comply with written and verbal instructions, labels, laws, and technical regulations pertaining to vegetation, rodent, and pest control

Analytical Skills

• Evaluate conditions of the area to be treated and determine appropriate pesticides and control techniques
• Make mathematical calculations to determine the correct proportions and amounts of chemicals
• Evaluate the effectiveness of control techniques applied and determine the need for further treatment of the area

Communication & Organizational Skills

• Maintain logs and records of pesticide inventories and storage, pest control operations, timekeeping records, vehicle and equipment usage, and related reports and records
• Work independently and schedule activities to meet time frames
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public

REQUIRED LICENSES
Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C, before the date of appointment, is required.
Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate or License (QAC or QAL) issued by the State of California is required. Please attach a copy of the certificate or license when applying.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Integrated Pest Management Technician II .

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, and WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical and Mental Requirements: Heavy physical demand. Operates power equipment. Ability to move often, quickly, and easily, including the ability to reach, crawl, stoop, and bend as well as stand, walk, sit, and drive for up to 8 or 10-hour periods. Ability to perform physical/manual labor. Ability to walk up and down uneven terrain or irregular surfaces, or hills. Upper body strength to lift/push/pull/carry 50 to 80 pounds. Ability to climb up and down large vehicles.

Vision sufficient to read standard text. Ability to read and understand recommendations from the Pest Control Adviser (PCA). Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse by telephone and two-way radio. Manual dexterity to write legibly and input data on a keyboard and calculator.

Environmental and Working Conditions: Stamina to work outdoors in varied climates and exposure to weather such as sun, wind, and rain; exposure to pollens, dust, fumes, birds, toxic chemicals, and other contagious environments, oils, pesticides, and animals and wildlife. Incumbents may be subject to moving objects or vehicles, fumes and gases, and intense noise levels.

May be required to work under various weather conditions, including rainstorms and windy conditions, and walk in uneven, slippery, and sometimes dangerous terrains. Requires the use and wear of safety equipment, including safety glasses and rubber footwear with shanks, protective clothing and gloves, sun and hearing protection, kneepads and safety vests, snake chaps and waders, and hard hats. Depending on the assignment, incumbents may be required to interact and communicate with members of the public and business partners.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Rose Nguyen at 714-667-9699 or by email at Rose.Nguyen@ocpw.ocgov.com .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$52,166.40 - $70,324.80 Annually