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0:58Now PlayingNYC is looking to hire a 'rat czar' as city wages war on rodent population | USA TODAY
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0:58Now PlayingNew York City is looking to hire a "rat czar," describing the ideal candidate as "somewhat bloodthirsty" as rat sightings increase.
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Hate rats? Are you a “somewhat bloodthirsty” New Yorker with excellent communication skills and “a general aura of badassery?” Then you might have what it takes to be the city's new rat czar. Mayor Eric Adams’ administration posted a job listing this week seeking someone to lead the city's long-running battle against rats. The official job title is “director of rodent mitigation,” although it was promptly dubbed the rat czar. The salary range is $120,000 to $170,000.
“The ideal candidate is highly motivated and somewhat bloodthirsty, determined to look at all solutions from various angles, including improving operational efficiency, data collection, technology innovation, trash management and wholesale slaughter,” reads that ad.
The posting is whimsical, but the job is daunting. New York City leaders have been trying to control the rodent population for generations with mixed results. Sightings of rats in parks, sidewalks and other places in the city have recently increased.
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