Pest Controller
: Job Details :

** Pest Controller**

**Department of the Air Force**

** 6th Force Support Squadron**

**Location**

Few vacancies in the following location:

+ ** Clarification from the agency**

Please see the Who May Apply section under the Qualifications section.

**Duties**

Independently plans work sequences and conducts trouble shooting inspections of buildings and grounds for evidence of conditions conducive to damage and infestation by insect, rodents, predatory animals, unwanted vegetation and other pests.

Exercise a high degree of responsibility to assure a variety of hazardous pesticide are mixed and applied in accordance with applicable Federal and State requirements.

Uses suitable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control method to reduce and control hazards to the public health, unwanted vegetation and harmful insects that would cause damage to the Golf Course.

Operates a variety of vehicles, power and hand operated applicators in applying pesticides. Perform maintenance on pest control equipment to ensure it is in a safe operating condition.

Maintain stock level of pest control materials. Coordinates with the Golf Course facility manager, supervisor and superintendent concerning Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control procedures including all golf course areas, common grounds and structures that require pest control.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application:

**Requirements**

** Conditions of Employment**

* All new hires must comply with Executive Order 14043, Guidance on Applying Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Requirements to New Hires. See Additional Information section below for more details.

* This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

* This is a drug testing position and is subject to random drug tests.

* This position requires a valid driver's license.

* This position requires favorable completion of a pre-employment physical.

** Qualifications**

**Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date,** 02/16/2022

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

**Qualifying Experience:**

Must know Federal and State laws and requirements which deal with mixing, application, disposal of restricted use of pesticides, such as the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Occupational Safety and Health ACT (OSHA). Must meet the competency certification criteria outlined in 40 CFR Part 171-Certification of Pesticide Applicators. A degree in Turf Management is desirable. Must have experience in advanced principles and procedures of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) including chemical control, precise surveys, and parasite and predator usage. Skill in pesticide and toxic chemical disposal including the proper use of safety procedures.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

**Education**

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

**Additional information**

* **According to Executive Order 14043, Guidance on Applying Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Requirements to New Hires : New Department of the Air Force civilian employees must be fully vaccinated by their entry on duty (start) date or November 22, 2021, whichever is later. If a new hire intends to request a medical or religious exemption, the start date will be delayed until the exemption process is complete and applicant is either approved for an exemption, or becomes fully vaccinated.**

* Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

* Direct deposit is required.

* Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.

* A probationary period may be required.

* Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).

* Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

* Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.

* Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

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 you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's 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.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and **MUST** be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

+ Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or 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.

**Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed pre