Job Description

Under direction, supervises the work of lower-level Housing Exterminators engaged in the prevention, control and elimination of insects, vermin and other pests. In addition, performs tasks such as the following:

1. Supervise the North Manhattan extermination team directly overseeing 15 exterminators mostly in apartments, but with some assignments on grounds and public spaces.
2. Examine and analyze reports and make field checks.
3. Assist in the conduct of investigations, preparation of studies on new procedures and methods in the field of pest control/extermination and prepare recommendations for improvements.
4. Assist in the formulation of policies and procedures.
5. Assist in establishing operational goals and prepare progress reports.
6. Assist coordinating and scheduling of work assignments.
7. Assist in planning personnel, space, equipment and supply needs.
8. Assist in training newly assigned personnel.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Housing Exterminator to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information

1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Qualifications

1. A valid certificate as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (7A) issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This certificate must be maintained for the duration of employment.

License Requirement
For appointment to certain positions, at the time of appointment eligible must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

2. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, two years of full-time satisfactory practical experience in the preparation and use of insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/equipment for the extermination of insects, vermin and other pests.

3. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, two years of full-time satisfactory practical experience in the preparation and use of insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/equipment for the extermination of insects, vermin and other pests and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in a supervisory capacity, for a total of three years of experience.