Pest Controller

• Plan implement and carry out a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program.
• Plan work required reviews and acts upon complaints received
• Select mix and apply restricted and general use pesticides necessary for treatment.
• Conduct inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Develop survey and treatment schedules for these areas and select materials and equipment to apply insecticides rodenticides fungicides germicides etc.
• Interpret building plans and blueprints to locate and avoid building structural supports electrical wiring ventilation ducts etc.
• Collect and identify common pests including ants flies mosquitoes cockroaches mice rats and birds.
• Identify seasonal pests such as mites fleas ticks lawn garden pests and termites.
• Utilize suitable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control methods to reduce and control hazards to public health stored products structures and vegetation.
• Locate and identify pests in stored products and determines the appropriate pesticide toxicity.
• Maintain data on infestations type of treatment applied results achieved and existing conditions which may encourage infestation.
• Coordinate work with the Infection Control Nurse and other people in the Medical Center
• Make pest control troubleshooting inspections and recommendations.
• Complete required reports and necessary records to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
• Provide exterior treatment for insect or invertebrate infestations at all campus buildings monthly.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Pre-employment physical required
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

This position includes two (2) Selective Placement Factors/SPF (skill knowledge ability or other worker characteristics are basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placements Factors are a prerequisite to appointments and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factors are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factors for this position are: 1. Possess the current Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate and 2. Possess a valid drivers license to operate a GSA vehicle to perform these duties.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Pest Controller may lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds and carry chemical solutions weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods. Incumbents may work in cramped and uncomfortable positions. Frequent stooping bending kneeling climbing and working in uncomfortable conditions may be encountered. The incumbent may move furniture equipment etc. as part of the treatment process. Incumbents may complete assignments indoors or outdoors. The incumbent may encounter heat cold dust dirt mud unpleasant odors etc. Incumbent may be exposed to areas with minimal ventilation and/or limited access. Incumbent is required to wear necessary safety equipment (i.e. respirators gloves and other personal protective devices) while completing and preparing all applications. May need to respond and/or on call 24 hours a day for emergencies to prevent loss in service and/or delay in patient care.
Incumbent is required to travel to remote VA sites for inspections and evaluations. A valid drivers license is required to operate a GSA vehicle to perform these duties.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position the job element method is used to match what you the applicant can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision