PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE SPECIALIST

Job Description:

PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE SPECIALIST

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Real Property Management Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Pesticide/Herbicide Specialist position. The ideal candidate will be doing on-site inspections on insect or other pest infestations in park and recreation locations and in other County areas and facilities.

THIS POSTING REFLECTS THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION EFFECTIVE 7/1/2025. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ACTIVE EMPLOYEES ON 7/19/2025 WILL RECEIVE A SALARY DECREASE CONSISTENT WITH AN INCREASE IN PERS CONTRIBUTION. AS SUCH, PAY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY BE REVISED.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND four (4) years of full-time landscape maintenance work, which has involved the regular use, and application of pesticides and herbicides.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Work with exposure to potentially hazardous herbicides and pesticides. Wear self-contained breathing equipment.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid Nevada Pesticide Applicator's certificate.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Through on-site inspections, identifies plant diseases or deficiencies and insect or other pest infestations in park and recreation locations and in other County areas and facilities, as assigned.
• Determines appropriate chemicals for use in eradication, control or correction; mixes chemical according to directions; applies chemicals by use of hand sprayers, spreaders or related equipment.
• Applies pre- or post-emergent herbicides to turf and other park areas; applies nutrients to major turf areas.
• Treats trees and shrubs for nutrient deficiencies and for the control of any plant diseases.
• Controls rodents such as mice, rats and gophers by baiting with rodenticide or live trapping.
• Controls pigeon roosting and damage by trapping and using avicide bait.
• Applies algicide to ponds and other bodies of standing water to minimize the growth of waterweeds and algae.
• Applies a wetting agent to appropriate areas to encourage water absorption and retention.
• Instructs park maintenance staff in the safe and proper application of herbicides and pesticides.
• Maintains and inventory of chemicals; reviews information regarding new materials and techniques and recommends usage; prepares purchase requisitions to obtain needed materials.
• Answers questions from the public regarding the use and applications of chemicals.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools; wears necessary safety equipment; cleans and maintains equipment in a safe and operable condition.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains accurate records and files related to work performed.
• Drives a variety of County vehicles in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strength and mobility to work in a typical field maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; mobility to drive a variety of County vehicles; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$26.43 - $39.10 Hourly