New York City wants to hire a ‘rat czar’—and could pay them $170,000 per year
CNBC | 12/2/22 | Megan Sauer

This week, the NYC Mayor’s Office posted a job listing for a “citywide director of rodent mitigation,” or as a city hall spokesperson dubbed it, “a rat czar.” The director, who will receive an annual salary between $120,000 and $170,000, will be expected to develop strategies, manage projects and lead teams against the city’s rodents.

The role’s listed requirements include a “background in urban planning” and a “virulent vehemence for vermin.”

“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,” the job posting added.

Straight Line of the Day: What ideas would you bring to the table if you were hired as Rat Czar for $170K per year?

One word: interns.