City of New OrleansENTOMOLOGIST I (CLASS CODE 4230) City of New OrleansENTOMOLOGIST I (CLASS CODE 4230)New Orleans, LAThe position is responsible for detection and surveillance leading to identification, eradication and/or management of pests; assists in training staff; directs the work of seasonal laboratory aides; participates in community education events and presentations; produces and/or reviews public information materials; tests birds, mosquitoes and ticks for disease; is responsible for scheduling surveys and studies to effectively cover assigned duties and for exercising judgment in evaluating mosquito and vector producing conditions and in choosing the most effective control method for any given situation; and related work as required. VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.