Pest Controller Job in Fort Meade, MD

Vacancy No. MCFT243688540872 Department United States Army Installation Management Command
Salary $28.24 to $35.62 Grade 7 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/18/2024 Close Date 12/2/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Meade, MD


Summary

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.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

See additional information below for more information about the Position.

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.
  • Conducts integrated pest management surveys and inspections.
  • Serves as the Animal Control Technician for the Directorate of Public Works patrolling all areas inside and outside that come under the jurisdiction of Fort George G. Meade.
  • Traps and removes feral and other wild animals as recommended or required.
  • Investigate and gather facts and evidence for use in nuisance, cruelty and bite cases, coordinating with prosecuting attorneys on case developments.
  • Lifts materials weighing 50 pounds and carries chemical solutions and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Incumbent must possess a valid state driver’s license and operates vehicles up through 1-ton in the performance of duties.
  • Incumbent must have at time of application possess DoD or State Pesticide Applicator Certification. If incumbent does not possess DoD certification then within 2 years of hire.
  • Work may require the use of negative pressure respiratory protective equipment. When work requires wearing of this equipment, employees are not permitted to have beards, sideburns or other facial hair.
  • Subject to recall after normal duty hours.
  • TDY possible up to 10% annually.
  • Subject to initial and random drug testing.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain nationally certification as an Animal Control Officer (basic and advanced) within one year of hire.
  • Must take rabies pre-exposure vaccinations as determined by the Occupational Health Nurse.
  • The Animal Control portion of this position is covered by the 1998 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. 922). Persons convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
  • Must obtain and maintain current required certifications and skill proficiency with assigned weapon. Will be required to perform a weapons qualification test commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities.
  • May be required to work rotating shifts and other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. May be required to work overtime.
  • Required to wear uniform and may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, shields and body armor.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) 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. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  • 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.

Education

Education is not able to be substituted for this position.

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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • 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 a(n) 29 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • 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.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/02/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12610872).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
FT-W0USAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT MEADE
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Fort Meade, MD 20755
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


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