| Location | Orange County, CA |
| Salary | $42,016–$56,596.80 Per Year |
Integrated Pest Management Technician I
Salary
$42,016.00 - $56,596.80 Annually
Location
Orange County
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
3558OS-0826-080 (O)
Department
OC Public Works
Opening Date
08/12/2026
Closing Date
8/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN I
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Integrated Pest Management Technician I positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PT)
OC 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 Facilities Design & Construction and CUF; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Fleet Services; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
OCPW - OC Operations & Maintenance (O&M) is looking for an Integrated Pest Management Technician I to inspect assigned areas for field collection, trapping, and laboratory support work leading to the detection and control of insects and other agricultural pests. These positions perform manual labor involving the removal of flammable vegetation and debris from properties declared a nuisance, as well as controlling and/or eradicating noxious weeds and vertebrate pests by mechanical or chemical means.
Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess six (6) months or more of experience performing plant disease or weed detection/identification, pest control, and grounds keeping.
While not required, the ideal candidate will also possess a Qualified Applicators License/Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAL/QAC) issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation with Category C: Right-of-Way and/ or Category F: Aquatic, as well as experience working within flood control facilities and other rights-of-way.
In addition, the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge/Skills
Ability to read, understand, and follow complex oral and written instructions, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), pesticide labels, and recommendations
Ability to recognize and identify noxious and undesirable vegetation that occurs in Orange County and appropriate control methods
Knowledge of methods & procedures used in applying rodenticides and setting traps
Knowledge of basic math for simple computations, ability to mix the correct herbicide, and the determination of proper conditions for application of the herbicides
Perform manual labor duties including lifting, walking, traversing slopes & uneven surfaces, vegetation management including application and vegetation removal
Ability to schedule work activities to comply with set deadlines, permit conditions, and other site constraints
Safety Focus
Oral & Written Communication
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for details on the Integrated Pest Management Technician I classification, including the physical, mental, environmental, and working conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions, which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.
Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.
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 a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Countys needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
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
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.
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.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Rose Nguyen at Rose.Nguyen@pw.oc.gov or (714) 667-9699
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that Extra Help employees are not eligible for the benefits listed.
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
01
The information you provide will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. NOTE: Responses of "See Work Experience", "See Resume," or copying and pasting work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be evaluated or rated. If you have no experience, write "N/A" for the appropriate question. By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.
02
A valid California Class C or higher Drivers License is required for this position. Do you currently possess a valid California Drivers License? Please attach a copy to your application
03
Please select the option that best describes your experience performing plant disease or weed detection/identification, pest control, and grounds keeping.
04
In reference to question #3 above, please describe your professional work experience performing plant disease or weed detection/identification, pest control, and grounds keeping. Your response should include:
If you do not have experience, enter "N/A". Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be accepted. Please be complete in your answer even if parts were already stated earlier in the application.
05
Do you currently possess the following license(s) issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation?
Required Question
Employer County of Orange
Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Santa Ana, California, 92701
Phone 714-834-2555
Website https://hrs.oc.gov