Professional and supervisory work in the coordinating of a unit providing entomological services, including directing research on mosquitoes, termites, and other health-related arthropods, and utilizing up-to-date mosquito and vector-borne disease ecology practices, including techniques for disease surveillance and control strategies. A person in this class works collaboratively with outside federal, state, and local governments as well as the public and must provide guidance and technical assistance concerning issues on mosquito production and control; and related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Entomology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- One (1) year of experience with the City of New Orleans in Entomological services work at a pay grade equal to or higher than Entomologist II (pay grade 85), OR five (5) years of professional experience in the field of entomology. At least two years of this experience must have been supervisory experience which included coordinating a unit or bureau providing entomological services and directing research.
* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry.
Domicile Requirements: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013, must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire.
Background Check: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.
Substance Abuse Testing: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare, and/or safety of the public, co-workers, and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.
Application Process: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement.
Working Test Period: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.
Important: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license for identification during all phases of an examination.
Veterans Preference: On original entrance examinations, veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses, and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form.
High School Diploma and GED: Must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.
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