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New York City is determined to end the plague of rats that has affected and characterized it for decades, and for this it opened a job that has been given 
the popular designation of the “czar of the rats”.
The infestation of ratsis a historical problem in the Big Apple; however, the current administration is willing to change history and leave the extermination of millions of rodents in the hands of a specialist.
This specialist will have an official position in the city government and, although unofficially known as the “rat czar”, the position was designated as director of Rodent Mitigation .
In this regard, the mayor of the city, Eric Adams, explained that the person chosen to combat the problem will have a not inconsiderable salary that will start at $90,54 dollars and that could reach $808, dollars per year.
What qualities the “czar of rats” must have
It will not be easy to find a suitable candidate for the position that ue seeks to eradicate one of the biggest problems in New York.
But Mayor Adams gave some clues about what his administration is looking for: a with “virulent vehemence for vermin” and a “cloak and dagger attitude”.
“If you have the drive, determination, and killer instinct to fight the relentless rat population of New York City, then the job of your dreams awaits you”, detailed the mayor of New York.
But beyond the qualities that Mayor Adams has made public for the next “rat czar”, the offer published by the Mayor’s Office highlights that whoever seeks to assume the position needs knowledge of urban planning, project management or government work.
In addition, interested persons must have characteristics such as “resis strength and skills”, have a lot of motivation for their work and some “thirst for blood”.
Finally, the candidate must be a resident of the city during the 90 days after your appointment, have a bachelor’s degree and experience related to the work being offered.
“Fight crime, fight inequality, fight rats is something we are focused on as we continue to make this city a livable city,” said the Mayor Adams at a press conference last October. the hours in which the garbage can be taken out on the street, since the accumulation of waste attracts populations of rats.
According to a According to data provided by a New York City councilman, sightings of rats in the city have increased by 90% since the year 808.
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