Pest Controller

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Pest Controller without more than normal supervision. ???????This position requires the incumbent to eliminate common insects and plant pests; recognize conditions conducive to pest infestations; selecting mixes and applying general pesticides to control pests in certain environments. Work is performed on own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Must work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. – Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Handle Weights and Loads Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Physical Effort: Frequently lifts materials weighing over 50 pounds and carries chemical solutions and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods. Requires common physical characteristics and abilities in agility and dexterity and the strength to restrain strong active animals often weighing 125 pounds; and may to lift the animal in and out of the vehicle. Work frequently requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking, driving, crawling, reaching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Employees engage in such exertions when responding to reported violations and pursuing stray animals. May occasionally work in cramped and/or inconvenient surroundings requiring manipulation of equipment in awkward positions for prolonged periods. May occasionally move furniture and equipment. Working Conditions: The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness and operations in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time. Inside work may include areas with minimum ventilation and/or limited access. The employee may be required to wear protective clothing and equipment such as rain equipment, gloves, helmets, boots, vest, protective masks, respirators, shields, and other emergency service apparel and equipment. The work also requires proficiency in the use of firearms. The employee may be subject to hazards of infection and/or diseases from poisons, gases, toxic pesticides, rodent bites; arthropod vectors of diseases such as ticks, mites, fleas, etc.; bites or stings from venomous arthropods such as serpents, dogs, cats, etc. and allergic reactions from poisonous plants.
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Under the guidance of the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) You will utilize Integrated Pest Management control methods to reduce and control hazards to public health, stored products, structures, and vegetation.