Dec 2 (Reuters) - Millions of New York rats have been put on notice: the most populous city in the U.S. is hiring a director of rodent mitigation, a new position that calls for a "swashbuckling attitude" & a "general aura of badassery."
The new job, posted earlier this week, is part of the city's attempt to curb an explosion in its rodent population since the pandemic began. Rat sightings on the streets, in subways & even homes have jumped 71% over in the past 2 years.
"There’s NOTHING I hate more than rats," Mayor Eric Adams said in a tweet on Thursday in announcing the job posting. "If you have the drive, determination & killer instinct needed to fight New York City’s relentless rat population - then your dream job awaits."
Sidewalk dining outside of restaurants - first allowed in 2020 as a temporary measure to help blunt economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, has been blamed in part for the rat explosion. The city is exploring ways to allow for permanent "streeteries."
In October, New York officials announced stiffer restrictions regarding the placement of garbage bags on curbs to be picked up by sanitation workers. The trash has encouraged the explosive growth of the city's rat population.
Urban legend says there is one rat for each of New York City's 8.8 million residents. But a 2014 study showed the city likely had about 2 million rats.
The new job will pay between $120,000 & $170,000. Applicants must reside in New York City, hold a bachelor's degree & be willing to perform "Catch and Kill" functions by using hands-on techniques to exterminate rodents, the posting said.
"The ideal candidate to be highly motivated & somewhat bloodthirsty, determined to look at all solutions from various angles, including improving operational efficiency, data collection, technology innovation, trash management & wholesale slaughter," it said.
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