Pest Controller (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the Federal Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Utilizes pest management control methods to reduce and control hazards to public health, stored products, structures, and vegetation. Learn more about this agency Duties Ensure animals are properly loaded and secured to be transported safely. Decontaminate and neutralize restricted-use chemicals following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. Recognize conditions conducive to pest infestation and be able to detect concealed infestations. Determine area and scope of infestation, identifies type of pest and environment. Conduct integrated pest management surveys and inspections. Traps and removes feral and other wild animals as recommended or required. Carries chemical solutions and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. for extended periods. Completes pest control assignments independently, reviews results and decides if other procedures are necessary. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Obtain and maintain a current valid state driver’s license and an installation/DoD operator’s permit required for type of vehicle being operated. Drive a utility truck or similar vehicle to and from the work site in order to transport self, supplies and other employees. Must have either a state or Federal certification in accordance with AR 200-5 and DoD Pest Management Plan that includes DoD 4150.7, Pest Management Program. Remain certified and must take the 40 hour refresher training and pass the certification test every three years. Required to wear a respirator and must remain physically able to work wearing a respirator for extended periods of time up to 4 hours. Must undergo and pass a physical exam. Responds to emergency calls after regular working hours. Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times. Drug testing position, handling of Hazardous Materials. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Job Elements: Ability to: Do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Interpret instructions, specifications etc., (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and layout. Use and maintain tools and equipment. Knowledge of materials Dexterity and safety Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Pest Controller (Motor Vehicle Operator) I have the ability to perform common duties to determine courses of action for infestations to include preventive measures to protect facilities and real property, set various types of traps, and can operate common power tools. I have applied pesticides for vertebrate and pest control working closely with a Senior Pest Controller. ~ without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: The work requires moderate to heavy physical effort such as lifting and carrying items often weighing 50 pounds or more with assistant. May carry chemical solutions and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods. Moves furniture and equipment and operates high impact pneumatic hammers as well is various carpentry and masonry tools. The job requires working in a wide variety of locations, frequently in cramped and uncomfortable positions (for example, accessing attics with 2x4 beams with limited space to physically move easily). Must be able to climb and work off a 40-foot ladder and also out of an aerial platform. Requires stooping, bending, crawling, and climbing. Working Conditions: The work is accomplished both inside and outside. When working outside, pest control workers are often exposed to hot sun for extended periods of time and occasionally to bad weather. Outside work may be done under hot and dusty conditions for extended periods. Inside work is often accomplished in structural areas with minimum ventilation or limited access. The protective equipment designed to ify the risk of exposure to toxic dust and sprays, which might damage their health. Damage of health may occur if appropriate safety procedures are not followed. Discomfort may be experienced while wearing protective clothing, respirators (for extended periods of time of up to 4 hours), goggles, or facemasks for extended periods of time. They may be exposed to poisonous insects and plants and to wild animals. Protective devices such as but not limited to earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hardhat and safety shoes is required. Steel toe shoes, hard hats and safety glasses, are required at all times. Coveralls with long sleeves or trousers with a long sleeve shirt must be worn at all times. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Installation Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: Recruitment Incentives Relocation Incentives Student Loan Repayment Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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