Vector Control Specialist pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 95120
- Class code
- 95120
- Pay scale group
- ST 03
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- J1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Vector Control Specialist is $36,831 to $54,162 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 95120.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/01/1989.
What the state says the job is
This is skilled and technical work in the field of vector control. An employee in this class follows standard practices to control and eliminate vector problems in state facilities. Work involves the use of chemicals, fogging machines, traps, and commercial devices designed to eradicate vermin and pest infestations. Assignments usually follow a set routine, although specific instructions may be received from an administrative superior for special tasks. Work is reviewed by a technical or administrative supervisor for effectiveness in safely reducing and controlling the vector population, by inspections and conferences with the employee.
Examples of the work
Conducts inspections of state facilities to determine location of vermin infestation. Inspects garbage and trash disposal areas for regular removal and sanitary storage of wastes. Steams drainage grids, screens, and garbage and other disposal receptacles to prevent, reduce or eliminate vector infestation. Applies pesticides and installs devices to control and reduce areas of vector infestation. Sprays wards and geriatric areas for common and persistent institutional carriers. Maintains custody of the chemicals, sprays and equipment and insures safe usage, storage and disposal procedures are followed. Performs related work as required.
Minimum qualifications
Graduation from high school; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.