Clarification from the agency

The Public, Military Spouse Program and Veterans.

• 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.

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 nullify 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.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• In this position, you have one year from date of appointment to obtain the job-related license or certification. If you have a license or certificate, please submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package. See: Transcripts and Licenses

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.

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