WEED HAZARD AND PEST ABATEMENT WORKER

Job Description

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

EXAM NUMBER

V0038Q

WHEN TO APPLY
The application filing period will begin on Monday, July, 6, 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

• Cuts and removes flammable grasses, weeds, brush and debris.
• Lifts heavy loads of brush cuttings and debris, such as, but not limited to a chipper box truck or a compactor.
• Uses hand tools (i.e., combination hoe/rake, shovels, etc.) and portable power equipment (i.e., chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, etc.).
• Performs daily routine maintenance of portable power equipment, including cleaning and ensuring proper functioning.
• Observes, identifies, and documents pest infestations.
• Sets traps and puts out poison bait for the control of various types of vertebrate pests under the supervision of a Qualified Applicator Certificate or Qualified Applicator License holder.
• Treats rodent burrows with toxic fumigants under the supervision of a Qualified Applicator Certificate or Qualified Applicator License holder.
• Treats rights-of-ways or other areas under the supervision of a Qualified Applicator Certificate or Qualified Applicator License holder.
• Demonstrates safe operating practices and procedures, departmental safety regulations, CAL-OSHA regulations, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines for use of safety equipment, protective devices, herbicide/pesticide applications, special clothing, etc.
• Makes daily routine maintenance and minor repairs to application equipment.
• Inspects buildings and grounds to locate and identify pest infestations.
• Drives and operates vehicles such as, but not limited to, small to large pickup trucks, crew cab trucks, vehicles with motorized spray equipment, and vehicles weighing up to 25,000 pounds to various jobsite locations.
• Cleans facilities or sites after performing work assignments.
• Documents work hours or activities.

For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles Class Specification for Weed Hazard and Pest Abatement Worker, #0038.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

One (1) year of outdoor work experience performing manual labor in landscaping or the removal of rubbish, weeds, and brush.

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a Hazardous Material course from an accredited college or university*.
• Possession of a current and valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in categories: A (Resident, Industrial, and Institutional), B (Landscape Maintenance), C (Right-of-Way) and M (Non-Soil Fumigation) **.
• Possession of a current and valid Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certificate**.
• Possession of a current and valid Chain Saw and Cross Cut Certificate**.
• Possession of a current and valid Wild Land Firefighter Certificate**.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within 15 days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred (remove if only units are required), 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. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf .

** You must include a legible copy of your license(s) and/or certificate(s) to receive credit for them.

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 examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov 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 provide 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 Experience and Desirable Qualifications based on the application information weighted 100%.
A passing score of 70% or higher on this examination is required 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. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

VACANCY INFORMATION: The list of successful candidates created from this examination will be used to fill TEMPORARY and PERMANENT vacancies throughout the County of Los Angeles in the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees are expected to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, 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: examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464

California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829

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